Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 200g of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Stir in 400g of crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and the fresh basil to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese and red chili flakes to taste.