Linguine Marinara Recipe
Make Linguine Marinara Recipe in just 40m. 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 the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook the Linguine
Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the linguine in a colander.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté the Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 6
Add the Tomatoes
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon as you add them to the skillet.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- 9
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves just before removing the sauce from heat.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 10
Serving
- 11
Plate the Dish
Serve the linguine marinara in bowls or on plates, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese and whole fresh basil leaves as desired.