Pasta & Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve a cup of pasta water for later use if needed.
Making Tomato Sauce
- 5
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of dried basil, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish Sauce
Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves (1 tablespoon) for added flavor.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 10
Mix Together
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- 11
Serve
Serve the pasta and sauce hot, garnished with additional fresh basil if desired.