Simple Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce

and 1/2 tbsp olive oil

garlic (minced)

cherry tomatoes ((about 1kg or 35 oz), sliced in half)

large sprigs fresh basil

salt (to taste)

dry pasta of choice

burst cherry tomato sauce ((above))

hemp seed parmesan ((optional, for serving))

sliced fresh basil and red pepper flakes ((optional, for serving))