125g/4½oz fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, crushed
fresh parsley or basil leaves, to garnish (optional)
½ vegetable or chicken stock cube, crumbled
¼ tsp dried chilli flakes, or according to taste
100g/3½oz dried penne or other pasta shapes
freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp vegetable oil
2–3 tbsp double cream