Martha's One-Pot Pasta

I'm back in the land of 3G. I've watched my adorable niece star as Violet in a community theater production of Willie Wonka.  I've hosted a dinner party for 20. I've driven the girls to tennis. I'm on my 47th load of laundry. Ahhhh.....  Summer is so relaxing!

If you are enjoying summer as much as I am, this is the perfect summer meal. I knew I had to try it the minute I saw it in last month's Martha Stewart Living Magazine. It's the stuff of which dreams are made.  Throw some fresh ingredients in a pot, boil for  12 minutes and Voila! Dinner is ready!

And when I say dinner, I mean that the fresh flavors really come to life. A glug of  EVOO combined with the starchy pasta water makes a delightful sauce. You won't be disappointed.  I promise!

Can you hear it?  The Farmer's Market is calling!

One-Pot Pasta

Adapted from Martha Stewart's Living, June 2013

1 14.5 ounce package Barilla Multi-Grain Noodles

2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved

1 Sweet Vidalia onion, halved and thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 Tablespoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 sprigs basil, leaves torn

5 cups water

1/4 cup olive oil

Add all ingredients in a pan with with 4" sides.  cover with 5 cups water.  Add Olive Oil.  Boil together for 12 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.

Serve with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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