Spaghetti with Toasty Garlic Tomato Sauce

4      oz    uncooked spaghetti
2     c    grape tomatoes
2    tbsp    olive oil
2    large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
⅛     tsp    crushed red pepper
2    tbsp    thinly sliced fresh basil
¼     tsp    salt
2     tbsp    grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente and drain. Reserve ¼ cup of the starchy cooking liquid. Cut each tomato crosswise into 8-10 thin slices. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add oil. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and pepper, increase heat to medium-high. Cook 2 minutes or until tomatoes slightly soften, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta, basil, salt, and if necessary, the reserved cooking liquid. Top with cheese.  

Makes 2 servings      20 minutes