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Ingredients
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Pasta Choices
Sauce Options
Toppings
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add your choice of 200 grams of spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, or linguine to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta using a colander and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Heat the Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, add your chosen sauce (250 ml of marinara, alfredo, pesto, or carbonara) and heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the heated sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top the pasta with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, 15 grams of fresh basil leaves, 5 grams of chili flakes, and 100 grams of sautéed mushrooms.
- 7
Serve
Plate the pasta, ensuring an even distribution of toppings, and serve warm.
