Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 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 to enhance the flavor of the pasta.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 200 grams of pasta to the boiling water. Stir occasionally and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over it to prevent sticking. Toss gently to coat.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Prep Garlic
While the pasta is cooking, peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic.
- 6
Cook Garlic
In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- 7
- 8
Season Sauce
Add 1 tablespoon of basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 10
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.