One-Pan Pasta

This is a popular recipe from Martha Stewart. It is quick and easy weekday night dinner. 

Ingredients 

Linguine or spaghetti pasta - 12 oz 

Cherry tomatoes  - 12 oz , halved

Onion - 1, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 

Garlic - 4 cloves, thinly sliced 

Red-pepper flakes - ½ tsp

Fresh basil - 2 sprigs, plus torn leaves for garnish 

Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 TBSP, plus more for serving 

Coarse salt - 2 tsp

Freshly ground pepper - 1/4 tsp

Water - 4 ½ cups 

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving 

Steps 

1. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red-pepper flakes, basil, oil, salt, pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet. 

2. Boil mixture, stirring and turning pasta frequently with tongs, until pasta is al dente and water has nearly evaporated, about 9-12 minutes.

3. Divide into pasta bowls. Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with basil. Serve with oil and Parmesan.