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Intermediate

Difficulty

€150

Costs

150 Minutes

Cooking time

15 Servings

Makes

Description

This classic Italian pasta dish is a perfect blend of simplicity and rich flavor. Al dente pasta is tossed in a homemade tomato sauce, infused with the aromatic essence of sautéed garlic and a hint of crushed red pepper for a subtle kick. Fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbal note, while grated Parmesan cheese melts into the dish, providing a savory, creamy finish. The result is a comforting, satisfying meal that embodies the essence of Italian cooking: quality ingredients, carefully prepared, to create something truly delicious. Now Edited at Admin

Instructions

1 . Cook the Pasta:
2 . Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3 . Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente (usually 8-10 minutes).
4 . Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
5 . Prepare the Sauce:
6 . In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
7 . Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
8 . Add the diced tomatoes, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
9 . Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to break down and the flavors to meld.
10 . Combine Pasta and Sauce:
11 . Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce.
12 . Toss the pasta in the sauce, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
13 . Stir in the fresh basil and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes.
14 . Serve:
15 . Transfer the pasta to serving plates.
16 . Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and a few more basil leaves for garnish.
17 . Drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired.
18 . Enjoy:
19 . Serve the pasta hot, ideally with a side of crusty Italian bread and a glass of wine. Buon appetito!

Ingredients

- Pasta: 400g of your choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne work well)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Crushed red pepper flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Tomatoes: 400g canned or fresh, diced
- Basil: 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup grated
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Water: for boiling pasta