Midnight Comfort Pasta

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti or any pasta
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in salted water until al d ente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté fo r 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not brown.

3. Add the tomatoes with their juice to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, breaking up larger pieces w ith a spoon. Season with salt.

4. Toss the pasta with the tomato mixture. Add pasta water gradually to achi eve desired consistency.

5. Remove from heat and stir in half the Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately topped with remaining cheese .

Time:

• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Why "Midnight Comfort"? Because this is the pasta you make when it's late, you' re hungry, and these ingredi ents are always waiting in your pantry!