True Italian Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- 6
Add Tomatoes
Pour in 800 grams of crushed tomatoes, and stir well.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 8
Add Basil
Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- 10
Serve
Plate the spaghetti and top with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese.