Spaghetti Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4-5 liters of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 2 tsp of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making Sauce
- 5
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in 800 grams of crushed canned tomatoes, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of sugar, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix well.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened. Season with 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper.
Combining
- 9
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 10
Serve
Plate the spaghetti and sprinkle with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and top with fresh basil leaves.