Pasta With Brie, Tomatoes, Olives, And Basil - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 ounces rigatoni pasta (or other large pasta)
6 ounces brie cheese, rind removed, cut into about 1/2-inch chunks
7 -8 ounces halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup quartered pitted kalamata olive
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaf, chopped
salt, to taste

Preparation

Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet *off heat*, place cheese cubes, tomatoes, olives, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Still off heat, stir to separate cheese pieces. Mix in chopped basil.
Add hot pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta liquid to skillet with cheese mixture.
Place over medium heat and toss until cheese is partially melted and sauce coats pasta, adding more reserved pasta liquid by tablespoonfuls if dry, about 4-5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt (if needed) and serve.