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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.
Making Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well. Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes.
- 7
Season Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and fresh basil to the sauce, stirring to combine. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- 9
Add Parmesan
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and evenly distributed.
Garnishing
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls or on plates.
- 11
Garnish
Top with fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.