Sautéed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
• 2 pintss cherry or grape tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 garlics cloves , minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat until oil starts to smoke.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes to hot oil; season with salt and pepper. Sauté, shaking pan frequently, until tomatoes soften and skins just begin to wrinkle, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in garlic and continue shaking the pan until garlic is fragrant.

5. 5

   Remove from heat; stir in fresh basil and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.