Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsNAMAKHotel Recipe

Hotel Recipe

Inspired by NAMAK
Time30m
Serves2

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

Garnish

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.

Making Sauce

  1. 4

    Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Step 2

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Step 3

    Add the crushed canned tomatoes to the skillet, followed by the fresh basil, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 7

    Step 4

    Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 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.

  2. 9

    Step 2

    Remove from heat and let it sit for a minute to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving

  1. 10

    Step 1

    Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.

  2. 11

    Step 2

    Enjoy your delicious homemade spaghetti with tomato sauce!

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