Bowtie Pasta With Tomato Sauce Recipe
Make Bowtie Pasta With Tomato Sauce Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, fill it with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add 8 cups of bowtie pasta. Stir occasionally and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Making the Tomato Sauce
- 4
- 5
- 6
Add Garlic
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in 28 oz of crushed canned tomatoes. Then, add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained bowtie pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If needed, adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.