Cherry Tomato Pasta

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until thickened and slightly darkened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper and cook until the tomatoes start to turn golden and are beginning to burst, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth and simmer until the tomatoes burst and become saucy, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the pasta, basil, parmesan, and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to the skillet and toss to combine. Splash in more pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, as needed to loosen the sauce.

Step 4

Serve the pasta dolloped with ricotta and topped with more basil and parmesan.