Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCaffe Gelato RestaurantTuesday Special Recipe

Tuesday Special Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

1/2 Price Pastas

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Method

Preparing the Pasta

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain and set aside

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside. Do not rinse.

Making the Sauce

  1. 3

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 5

    Add Crushed Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.

  4. 6

    Season the Sauce

    Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  5. 7

    Incorporate Fresh Basil

    Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves to the sauce.

Combining Pasta and Sauce

  1. 8

    Combine

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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