- 300g/10½oz dried spaghetti
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil, for frying
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced
- 20 fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large clove garlic, lightly crushed
- handful basil leaves, torn
- grated parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, to garnish
- Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sautĂŠ the onion until soft.
- Add the chilli, salt and freshly ground black pepper, turn the heat up and stir.
- Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for a further three minutes.
- Add the spaghetti to the sauce and add the torn basil leaves. Toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with grated parmesan.