Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cook Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 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 Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta in a colander.
Prepare Sauce
- 5
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in 400 grams of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Serve
Plate the pasta and garnish with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
