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 200g 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.
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 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in 400g of canned tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 10-15 minutes.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, allowing the pasta to absorb some of the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Plate the pasta and sprinkle with 50g of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.