1-Gathering and Prepping Ingredients: First, pull together all your items and get them ready. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and halve the cherry tomatoes to set yourself up for success. This step takes just a few minutes and helps everything flow easily from there.

2-Cooking the Base: Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Next, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it. Then, add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until they soften.

3-Seasoning and Adding Pasta: Season with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat. Pour in 4 1/2 cups of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Add the 12 ounces of linguine or spaghetti, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.

4-Simmering and Finishing: Simmer for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce turns creamy. Remove from heat, then sprinkle with 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and add the chopped fresh basil. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving no draining required! This totals around 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for prep and 15 for cooking, making it perfect for quick meals.