Pasta with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan
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Italian
•A delicious pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce and topped with grated parmesan.
Ingredients
2
SERVINGSPasta
200 g dried pasta
salt
Tomato Sauce
3 cl olive oil
2 pcs garlic cloves
400 g can tomatoes
chili flakes
black pepper
sugar
fresh basil
Finish
35 g parmesan cheese
extra olive oil
Instructions
1
Preparation: Make sure you have all ingredients ready before you start cooking.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3
Salt generously (it should taste like mild seawater).
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salt
4
Cook pasta until just shy of al dente according to package instructions.
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200 g dried pasta
5
Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
6
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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30 ml olive oil
7
Add garlic and cook gently until fragrant but not browned.
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2 pcs garlic cloves
8
Add tomatoes and chili flakes if using.
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400 g can tomatoes
chili flakes
9
Simmer for 750 seconds, breaking up whole tomatoes with a spoon.
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400 g can tomatoes
10
Season with salt and pepper. Add a small pinch of sugar only if the sauce tastes too acidic.
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salt
black pepper
sugar
sugar
11
Add drained pasta directly into the sauce.
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200 g dried pasta
12
Add a splash of reserved pasta water.
13
Toss over medium heat until the sauce emulsifies and coats the pasta.
14
Remove from heat.
15
Stir in grated parmesan gradually while tossing.
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35 g parmesan cheese
16
Add more pasta water if needed to create a glossy, silky sauce.
17
Plate immediately. Finish with extra parmesan, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
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parmesan cheese
fresh basil
extra olive oil
Ready to eat!
