Cherry Tomato and Basil Whole-Grain Pasta

Selected the source metric pasta weight (500 g); 16 oz in source is not equivalent.

• 500 g whole-grain linguine
• 700 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 item red onion
• 6 clove garlic
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 tbsp halal balsamic glaze without added wine
• 1 tbsp dried oregano

1. Cook pasta according to packet and reserve some cooking water.
2. Soften sliced onion and garlic in a nonstick pan with splashes of pasta water. Add tomatoes and a little more water and cook until soft, then gently crush.
3. Add oregano, half the basil and glaze. Simmer two to three minutes.
4. Toss sauce with pasta, loosen with reserved water as needed and garnish with remaining basil.

Adapted from Modern Plant Based Recipe Book, PDF p. 69.