Spaghetti Parmesan Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Spaghetti
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Spaghetti
Once cooked, reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
- 6
Season Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh basil leaves and mix well.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Combine Spaghetti and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the pot with the sauce. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- 8
Add Parmesan
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the spaghetti and toss again until well incorporated.
- 9
Serve
Plate the spaghetti and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.