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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Bucatini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked bucatini to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 4
Finish with Ricotta and Basil
Remove from heat and stir in the ricotta cheese and chopped basil until well combined.
- 5
Serve
Plate the bucatini, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and additional fresh basil if desired.