Description
Pasta dishes are the ultimate comfort food, bringing together perfectly cooked pasta, rich tomato sauce, and aromatic herbs in a delightful blend of flavors. This recipe is not only simple to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to experiment with various ingredients to suit your taste. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, this pasta dish promises to envelop you in warmth and satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (or preferred pasta)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Stir in torn basil just before serving and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg