Italian Restaurant Recipe

Inspired by Luigi's Italian Restaurant

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Pasta

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Spaghetti

1 tbs Celtic sea salt

2 tbs olive oil

Sauce

3 tbs olive oil

4 cloves Garlic, minced

1 3/4 lb (800 grams) Crushed tomatoes

1 bunch Basil, fresh

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

3 1/2 oz (100 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated

Garnish

10 pieces Basil leaves

1 3/4 oz (50 grams) Parmesan cheese, shavings

Method

Pasta Preparation

Cook the Pasta

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. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Drain the Pasta

Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and return it to the pot. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat. Set aside.

Sauce Preparation

Heat Olive Oil

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté Garlic

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Add Tomatoes

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Season the Sauce

Add the salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil to the sauce. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine with Pasta

Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Add Parmesan

Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.

Garnishing

Serve and Garnish

Plate the spaghetti and sauce, then top with fresh basil leaves and Parmesan cheese shavings. Serve hot.