Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring about 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 200g of pasta. Cook according to package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain Pasta
Once the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander and set aside. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Making the Sauce
Sauté Onions and Garlic
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in 400ml of tomato sauce into the pan. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
Season the Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves to the sauce. Stir well and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Combining
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for another minute to heat through.
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.