Spaghettini with cherry tomatoes and balsamic vinegar

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 200 g spaghetti, thin (spaghettini)
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 chili pepper(s), dried (small)
• 8 basil leaves
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• Sugar
• Herbs of Provence
• 12 cherry tomatoes, more if desired
• salt and pepper
• Parmesan

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 20 minutes

a wonderfully simple, refreshing pasta dish for hot days

Heat olive oil in a pan. Halve the cherry tomatoes and fry them in the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, crumble the chili over the tomatoes, and add a generous pinch of sugar. Add the balsamic vinegar and Provençal herbs. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat. Lightly crush the tomatoes once they’ve softened. Cook the spaghettini according to the package instructions until al dente and drain. Immediately toss with the stewed tomatoes, finely slice the basil, and sprinkle over the top. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese; if you like, sprinkle it over the dish.