Side Spaghetti Recipe
Make Side Spaghetti 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
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 200 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Add 300 grams of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 8
Add Basil
Tear 10 fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Stir gently and cook for another 2 minutes.
Combining
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the spaghetti in bowls. Top with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves for garnish.
