Choice Recipe
pasta shape of your choice. served with san marzano pomodoro or butter & cheese
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Ingredients
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Pasta
San Marzano Pomodoro Sauce
Butter & Cheese Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 2 cups of the pasta of your choice and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water for later use.
San Marzano Pomodoro Sauce
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Season the Sauce
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in a handful of fresh basil leaves. Simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Butter & Cheese Sauce
Melt Butter
In a separate saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over low heat.
Add Cheese
Once melted, remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with black pepper to taste.
Combine with Pasta
Pour the butter and cheese sauce over the drained pasta and toss well to coat.
