Pasta Recipe

Time30m

Serves2

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Ingredients

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1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water. This will enhance the flavor of the pasta.
3
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water for later and then drain the pasta using a colander.
5
Toss with Olive Oil
Return the drained pasta to the pot and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat evenly.

6
Prepare Garlic
Peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic.
7
Cook Garlic
In a pan, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
8
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the 400 grams of canned tomatoes, include the juice. Stir to combine.
9
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the tomato mixture. Allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Add Basil
Tear the basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Stir and let cook for an additional 2 minutes.
11
Finish Sauce
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water.

12
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce pan and toss to combine, allowing the pasta to soak up some sauce.
13
Serve
Plate the pasta and sauce mixture. Grate 50 grams of Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.