Pasta Recipe
Make Pasta Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Pasta
Once the water is boiling and salted, add 200 grams of pasta. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 7
- 8
Season the Sauce
Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 9
Add Basil
Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 11
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.