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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 200 grams of pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander but reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Chili Flakes
Add 400 grams of diced tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and create a sauce.
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine and add a bit of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
- 8
Add Basil and Cheese
Stir in 30 grams of chopped fresh basil and 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until the cheese is melted.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Pasta
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
