Ingredients
300g/10½oz dried spaghetti
salt and freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, for frying
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small red chilli, thinly sliced
20 fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large clove garlic, lightly crushed
handful basil leaves, torn
grated parmesan, to garnish

Method
1. Boil the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until soft.
3. Add the chilli, salt and freshly ground black pepper, turn the heat up and stir.
4. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook for a further three minutes.
5. Add the spaghetti to the sauce and add the torn basil leaves. Toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
6. Serve garnished with grated parmesan.