Kids Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2
Add Pasta
Add 2 cups of small pasta shapes to the boiling water. Stir gently and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce and stir well to combine with the garlic.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 8
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and add ground black pepper to your liking.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly.
- 10
Serve
Serve the pasta warm, topped with 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.