Vito's Trattoria Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the drained spaghetti and toss to coat evenly.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
- 6
Add Crushed Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the garlic. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add the chopped basil, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce in the skillet. Toss well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, add some reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Finish with Parmesan
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again to combine.
Plating and Serving
- 10
Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese on top.
- 11
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Vito's Trattoria spaghetti!