Pasta With Butter Or Tomato Sauce Recipe
Make Pasta With Butter Or Tomato Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 3
Cook the Pasta
Cook according to the package instructions, typically around 8-10 minutes for al dente pasta.
- 4
Drain the Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and return it to the pot.
- 5
- 6
Prepare Tomato Sauce
If using tomato sauce, heat 200 ml of tomato sauce in a separate saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
- 7
Combine with Sauce
Pour the melted butter over the pasta or add the warmed tomato sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta.
- 8
Serve
Plate the pasta and, if desired, sprinkle with 30 grams of Parmesan cheese and garnish with 5 fresh basil leaves.
