Slice cherry tomatoes in half

Dice garlic

Heat a large pan and coat with olive oil

Add garlic and chili flakes; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn

Add cherry tomatoes and cook until they have softened (5-8 mins)

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, then noodles. Cook 1 minute less than package instructions (al dente)

Add cooked noodles, parmesan cheese, basil, and ¼ cup reserved pasta water to sauce

Stir until the liquid becomes absorbed and all noodles are well coated

Serve with extra parmesan, basil and season to your liking