Strouds 8500 Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Then, add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain and Set Aside
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water. Set the pasta aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 3
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
- 4
Add Spices and Tomatoes
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, followed by the canned diced tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 5
Add Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fusilli pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- 7
Serve with Cheese
Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately while hot.