Hotel Recipe
Make Hotel 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
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Step 2
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 3
Step 3
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making Sauce
- 4
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 6
Step 3
Add the crushed canned tomatoes to the skillet, followed by the fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Step 4
Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
Combining Ingredients
- 8
Step 1
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Step 2
Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute to allow the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 10
Step 1
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
- 11
Step 2
Enjoy your delicious homemade spaghetti with tomato sauce!