Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Description

Cherry tomatoes take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat until oil starts to smoke.
2. Add tomatoes to hot oil; season with salt and pepper. Sauté
3. shaking pan frequently
4. until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle
5. about 2 minutes.
6. Stir in garlic and continue shaking the pan until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.

Servings: 8