Blistered Tomato Pasta

Name: Blistered Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces cherry tomatoes; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 4 cloves garlic (finely minced); 1 anchovy fillet (drained (optional)); 8 ounces dried pasta (spaghetti or bucatini); 1/4 cup fresh basil (cut into thin ribbons); 1/4 cup pecorino-romano cheese (freshly grated (plus more for serving)); Salt and black pepper (as needed)