Bob Greene's Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

As featured on WRAL’s Noon News, try this tasty and nutritious pasta entrée from celebrity trainer and Oprah’s health and nutrition guru Bob Greene:

Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Prep Time: Four minutes
Cook time: Eight minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 1 box Barilla Whole Grain Spaghetti
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 5 to 6 leaves basil, sliced into thin strips
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until slightly yellow. Add cherry tomatoes and sauté 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Toss pasta with cherry tomatoes, garlic and half the basil. Add reserved cooking liquid to skillet and toss pasta again. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper and remaining basil.