Cherry Tomato Pasta Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 lb linguine
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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3 pints cherry tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
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1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
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Shredded Parmesan for serving
# Instructions:
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Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving the pasta water.
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Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds longer.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cherry tomatoes, sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst. Crush them lightly with a wooden spoon or spatula to release their juices and create a chunky sauce.
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Add the cooked pasta back to the pan with the tomatoes, along with crushed red pepper, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil. Toss to combine. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Serve with shredded Parmesan.