Black Pepper & Parmesan Spaghetti with Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

cherry tomatoes, halved

garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

4 oz

whole wheat spaghetti (or regular)

1/2 cup

parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for topping

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

1/2 tsp

black pepper, coarsely ground

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tbsp

fresh basil, chopped