Ala Cart Spag Recipe
Make Ala Cart Spag Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce base
Finish & serving
Method
Prep the pasta and aromatics
- 1
Boil water and cook spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 2
Reserve pasta water
Before draining, ladle out about 1/2 cup of pasta water and set aside to adjust sauce consistency later.
Make the sauce
- 3
Sauté aromatics
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Simmer tomatoes and seasonings
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend flavors.
Combine and finish
- 5
Combine pasta with sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until you reach desired consistency.
- 6
Plate and garnish
Divide the spaghetti among bowls, top with grated parmesan and fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately.
