Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Stir in 400 grams of crushed canned tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Add Seasoning
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper to the sauce. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Add Basil
Tear 10 fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce just before serving.
- 10
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce, mixing well. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- 11
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese.
