Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz.) package pasta (Tuscanini Penne Pasta or rigatoni)
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic
• 1 jalapeno, finely chopped
• 1 (15-oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese or pecorino
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes or crushed red pepper flakes
• 6-8 basil leaves, chopped, plus additional for garnishing
• 10-12 cherry tomatoes, washed
• Bartenura Olive Oil
• salt
• pepper