Spaghetti Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cook Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 200 grams of spaghetti. Stir occasionally and cook for 9-11 minutes, or until al dente.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Prepare Sauce
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in 400 grams of canned tomatoes, add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well.
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add Fresh Basil
Tear and add 10 fresh basil leaves to the sauce, stirring to combine.
Combine and Serve
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
Serve
Plate the spaghetti and garnish with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil leaves.
