Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Pasta
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil over high heat.
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
Cook Spaghetti
Add 200g of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain Pasta
Once cooked al dente, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Toss with Olive Oil
Transfer the drained spaghetti back to the pot and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Making Sauce
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
Add Crushed Tomatoes
Pour in the 400g of crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the garlic.
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
Combine
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
Serve
Plate the pasta, sprinkling with 50g of grated Parmesan cheese and garnishing with fresh basil leaves before serving.
