Spaghetti with tomato sauce recipe
Dive into a taste explosion with our spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and basil leaves. This classic Italian dish is enhanced by a homemade tomato sauce with fragrant fresh basil. Each bite is a journey through the Mediterranean gardens, with the sweetness of ripe tomatoes mingling with a hint of garlic. The al dente pasta combines with a thick, enveloping sauce to create a symphony of flavours that appeals to all the senses. Complete this culinary creation with a touch of grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Invite friends and family to experience a moment of authentic pleasure with this irresistible combination of tradition and innovation.
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Difficulties: Simply |
Preparation: approx. 15 minutes |
Cooking time: approx. 7 - 8 minutes |
Serving for 4 people |
Costs: Low |
INGREDIENTS
3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
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1 dried red chilli, chopped (optional for a spicy touch)
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 handful fresh basil leaves, chopped | |
Parmesan cheese (amount to taste) |
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PREPARATION
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic cloves and the chopped chilli (if using). Lightly fry until the garlic turns golden.
- Add the tomato sauce and stir well so that the flavours blend perfectly. Cook over a medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the sauce is hot and has absorbed the flavour and aroma of the garlic and olive oil.
- While the tomato sauce is cooking, boil a pot of salted water for the spaghetti. Cook the spaghetti according to the instructions on the packet. The recommended cooking time is about 7-8 minutes.
- Once cooked, drain and set aside some of the cooking water.
- Add the spaghetti to the pan with the previously heated tomato sauce. Stir well to mix the ingredients and add some spaghetti cooking water if the tomato sauce is too thick.
- Season with salt.
- Put the spaghetti with the tomato sauce into a handy spaghetti dish.
- Scatter a few fresh basil leaves (to taste) on top.
- Finish with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve the spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce with the practical ladle with spaghetti grater. A perfect kitchen utensil for serving spaghetti and then grating parmesan over it.
- Don't forget that you can preserve the freshness and unique taste of grated Parmesan in the practical parmesan bowl with spoon.
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