20 Minute One Pot Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

spaghetti (linguini or fettuccine *)

large onion (very thinly sliced, about 2 cups)

garlic cloves (very thinly sliced)

12 oz

or 3 cups grape tomatoes (halved)

basil leaves (torn in half)

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

2 tsp

kosher salt (plus more to taste)

1/4 tsp

freshly cracked black pepper (plus more to taste)

4 1/2 cups

water

Topping: Freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (several basil leaves thinly sliced)