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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and crack the eggs into the well. Add olive oil.
- 2
- 3
Resting the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 4
Rolling Out the Dough
After resting, cut the dough into four pieces. Keep the pieces you are not using covered. Roll out each piece using a pasta machine or a rolling pin to your desired thickness.
- 5
Cutting the Pasta
Cut the rolled-out dough into your desired pasta shape (e.g., tagliatelle, fettuccine). Dust with flour to prevent sticking.
Sauce Preparation
- 6
Sautéing Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
Adding Tomatoes
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir well.
- 8
Seasoning the Sauce
Stir in the dried basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finishing Touches
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Mix well and remove from heat.
Cooking the Pasta
- 10
Boiling Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 11
Cooking Pasta
Add the fresh pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks much quicker than dried pasta.
- 12
Draining Pasta
Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- 13
Combining Pasta and Sauce
Pour the sauce over the drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Toss to combine.
