Pasta With Red Sauce Or Butter Recipe
Make Pasta With Red Sauce Or Butter Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Red Sauce
Butter Option
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water if needed for the sauce.
Red Sauce Preparation
- 3
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens. If it gets too thick, you can add a bit of the reserved pasta water.
- 6
Finish the Sauce
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and set aside.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Once the sauce is ready, add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 8
Serve with Red Sauce
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- 9
Butter Option
For a butter option, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet after removing the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss until well coated. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.