Spaghetti & Sauce Recipe
Make Spaghetti & Sauce 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
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400g of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, keeping it warm.
Making Sauce
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Season Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the sauce. Stir well.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat. Grate 50g of Parmesan cheese and stir into the sauce until melted.
Serving
- 10
Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce until well coated. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
