Sassy Mama: Summer Pasta Dinner

News 9's Sassy Mama is sharing her take on the summer pasta dinner.

Ingredients:

1. 2 pints cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2. 1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
3. 1/2 cup olive oil
4. 6 cloves garlic, diced
5. 1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
6. 1 pound angel hair pasta, (reserve 1 cup pasta water)
7. Salt to taste 
8. 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked Pepper
9. Red pepper flakes, for  little spice

Instructions:

1. Place the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, and pepper in a large pasta bowl. Toss together.
2. Add hot pasta to the bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
3. Toss to coat pasta with olive oil and cheese.
4. Add hot pasta water a little at a time to make a cream diet sauce.
5. Serve hot with crunchy garlic bread. 

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