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Ingredients
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Pasta
Butter Sauce
Red Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Butter Sauce Preparation
Red Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Add Garlic
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for an additional minute.
- 10
Add Tomatoes
Stir in 400 grams of canned tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of basil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 11
Simmer Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 12
Combine Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the red sauce and toss to combine.