Seashells with Basil, Tomatoes, and Garlic

Ingredients

• 1 qt cherry and teardrop tomatoes 
• 0.5 cup basil leaves fresh thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves finely chopped
• 0.8 tsp kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese shaved
• 0.8 pound seashell pasta 

Equipment

• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. Combine oil, garlic, and 3/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Chop 1 cup of the tomatoes and add to bowl.
2. Cut remaining tomatoes in half and stir into mixture; let stand about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta as package directs in a large pot of salted boiling water.
4. Drain pasta, saving 1 cup water. Toss pasta with tomato mixture, then with cheese and all but 1 tbsp. basil.
5. Mix in a little pasta water if needed for a looser texture.
6. Sprinkle remaining basil on top and season with salt.