Pasta Recipe
Choice of marinara, alfredo, or pesto sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Pesto Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside. Do not rinse.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Pour in 400 grams of canned crushed tomatoes and stir.
- 6
Season Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 7
Finish with Basil
Stir in 10 grams of chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Add Cream and Garlic
Add 200 ml of heavy cream and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir continuously until heated through.
- 10
Incorporate Cheese
Mix in 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pesto Sauce Preparation
- 11
Combine Ingredients
In a food processor, combine 50 grams of fresh basil leaves, 30 grams of pine nuts, 1 minced garlic clove, and 30 grams of grated Parmesan cheese.
- 12
Blend with Oil
While blending, gradually add 100 ml of olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt to taste.
