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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes for al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing 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. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Pour in 1 can (14 oz) of crushed tomatoes and stir well.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 9
Add Basil and Cheese
Stir in 1 cup of fresh basil and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined.
- 10
Season with Pepper
Add black pepper to taste.
Combining
- 11
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 12
Serve
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes to taste.
