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Italian Pasta Recipes

A collection of authentic Italian pasta recipes that are simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 400 grams Spaghetti or any pasta of choice
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 400 grams Canned Tomatoes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 50 grams Parmesan Cheese grated, for serving
Garnish
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil torn

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Prepare Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
  2. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the sauce with vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp for added flavor.

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