Pasta Recipe
choice of marinara or alfredo sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add 200 grams of spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add 400 grams of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sugar to the saucepan.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Serve the marinara sauce over the cooked spaghetti and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Add Cream and Garlic
Add 200 ml of heavy cream and 2 minced garlic cloves to the melted butter. Stir well and heat until it begins to simmer.
- 10
Incorporate Cheese
Slowly stir in 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and smooth. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Serve the Alfredo sauce over the cooked spaghetti and garnish with chopped parsley.
