Capellini with Spicy Cherry Tomato Sauce & Blackened Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb

cherry tomatoes

3 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

garlic cloves (minced)

to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (to taste)

salt and pepper

1 tsp

paprika

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper

8 oz

cremini mushrooms, (cleaned and stems trimmed)

to 3 tablespoons olive oil

garlic clove, (minced)

salt

8 oz

dried cappellini pasta

sliced fresh basil leaves, (optional)