Easy Pasta Recipe: Quick Homemade Dinner in Minutes

Name: Easy Pasta Recipe: Quick Homemade Dinner in Minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200 grams Spaghetti (or other long pasta of choice); 400 grams Canned Crushed Tomatoes (for the sauce); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 small Onion (finely chopped); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chopped, plus extra for garnish); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated, plus extra for serving); to taste Salt (for pasta water and sauce); to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Learn to make a delicious and simple pasta dish at home. This video offers a glimpse into creating a satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight. Enjoy the process of combining fresh ingredients for a delightful culinary experience.

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#Italian Food

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Fresh Pasta Cooking

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

60g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Tomato Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Spaghetti
(or other long pasta of choice)
200 grams
Canned Crushed Tomatoes
(for the sauce)
400 grams

Olive Oil
(extra virgin)
2 tablespoons
Garlic
(minced)
2 cloves
Onion
(finely chopped)
1 small
Fresh Basil
(chopped, plus extra for garnish)
1 cup
Parmesan Cheese
(grated, plus extra for serving)
1 cup

Salt
(for pasta water and sauce)
to taste
Black Pepper
(freshly ground)
to taste

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Pasta Mixed with Sauce

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Ensure the water is generously salted for flavorful pasta.
2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Don't rush the onions; proper caramelization adds depth of flavor.

3
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
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Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
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A slow simmer helps develop a richer, more complex sauce flavor.
4
Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add the spaghetti directly to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and extra fresh basil.
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Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add the spaghetti directly to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and extra fresh basil.
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The starchy pasta water helps the sauce cling better to the pasta.