Description
A classic pasta recipe featuring a rich tomato sauce and fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 15-20 minutes to deepen flavors.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve with grated Parmesan.
Notes
- You can add sautéed vegetables or cooked meat to the sauce for variations.
- For a spicy kick, include red pepper flakes.
- Consider plating with a sprig of basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta recipe, Italian cuisine, classic pasta dish, tomato sauce