Any 2 Pastas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta 1: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Pasta 2: Penne Arrabbiata
Method
Pasta 1: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- 2
Prepare the Aglio e Olio Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
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Pasta 2: Penne Arrabbiata
- 5
Cook the Penne Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 10-12 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- 6
Make the Arrabbiata Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped chili peppers, sautéing for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Season
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt. Simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- 8
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet with the Arrabbiata sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- 9
Finish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in the torn basil leaves. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
