When you only have 2 guests, 45 minutes to eat (well) and head out, you really have to be creative to pull a dinner meal together in less than 20 minutes and it has to be good.
On my way home I was coming already late so I was thinking; what do I have at home!? Turns outs I gather the following:
-An exotic taste garlic I got at the farmers market last weekend
-A handful of fresh basil
-A gifted basket of cherry tomatoes from my co-worker's garden
-Shaved Parmesan
-Whole wheat spaghetti
Pre- heat the oven at 450 as soon as you get home. In a big casserole bring up to boil 4 pints of water with a little olive oil, on high heat. In a cookie sheet ( I am limited in kitchen accessories) pour some olive oil and cut the garlic in fine pieces and put all the tomatoes in there. I had cherry and medium size tomatoes so I cut the medium size tomatoes to release some juice. Salt and pepper them and put them in the oven for 5 minutes.
As soon as you take out if the oven the cookie sheet, smash the tomatoes with a flat surface ( careful with the juice!)
I used a mug and a cloth to protect me from the juice. When you are done smashing them (tip: smash them once, you still want to keep the form of tomato) . Put them back in the oven, this time broil them until your spaghetti is ready.
In a big dish place the drained spaghetti and put them basil leaves.
Then place the tomatoes.
Last, but not least, some Parmesan. And you are ready to surprise your guests.
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