large handful basil (about 30g/1oz), torn (reserve a few leaves for decoration)
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú cherry tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, chopped
500g/1lb 2oz spaghetti, linguine or bucatini, to serve
75²µ/2¾´Ç³ú almonds in their skins
8 turns black peppermill
6 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt, plus extra for cooking
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú pecorino cheese (or vegetarian hard cheese), grated, plus extra to serve