Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Cook Pasta
Once the water is boiling, add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Drain Pasta
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
Making the Sauce
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add Fresh Basil
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Toss to combine, adding a little reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.