Pasta & Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
- 4
Drain Pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the remaining water from the pasta.
Making the Sauce
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Pour in 1 can of crushed tomatoes and add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine
Add the drained pasta to the sauce in the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring all pasta is coated with sauce.
- 10
Serve
Serve the pasta hot, topped with 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves to taste.
