Italian Meal Recipe
Make Italian Meal Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the water
In a large pot, bring at least 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve a little pasta water for the sauce if desired.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat the olive oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 6
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Pour in the 400 grams of canned whole tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Add 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir well.
- 7
Simmer the sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Final Assembly
- 8
Combine pasta and sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Serve
Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
