Pasta Dish Recipe
Delicious pasta with your choice of sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Optional Add-ins
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Add 200g of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté the Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- 6
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in 400ml of canned tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Mix in Parmesan
After simmering, stir in 50g of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 10
Add Optional Ingredients
If desired, add fresh basil and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss again to mix.
- 11
Serve
Plate the pasta and serve hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
