I was clueless about this

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Let them blister and soften, about 7–8 minutes.
4. Add drained pasta to the pan with a splash of the reserved water. Toss to coat.
5. Top with basil and Parmesan, if using. Serve warm.

That’s it. No fancy tricks. Just real food, simply made.

Final Thoughts

I was clueless about how healing cooking could be.
Clueless that something so small — one simple dish — could spark something bigger.

It’s not about becoming a chef. It’s about finding joy in the process.
And if you’re someone who’s ever felt lost in the kitchen, let me say this:

Try one recipe. Just one.
You might surprise yourself, like I did.

Because sometimes, all it takes to feel a little more grounded, a little more capable — is a bowl of pasta made by your own two hands.