Italian Web Recipe
Make Italian Web Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Spaghetti
Add 200g of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- 5
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Add 400g of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and start to break down.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Add Basil
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of fresh basil leaves.
- 9
Combine with Pasta
In the pot with the drained spaghetti, add the tomato mixture. Toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 10
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with grated 50g of Parmesan cheese.
