Italian Tomato Pasta

Simple and flavorful Italian tomato pasta with herbs, garlic, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

• 300g Pasta (Spaghetti or Linguine)
• 1 can (400g) Crushed Tomatoes
• 4 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 tbsp Dried Basil
• 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
• 75g, grated Parmesan Cheese
• Pinch (optional) Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) Fresh Parsley
• To taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to partially blend the sauce.
6. Drain pasta and add it to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss to combine. Add some of the reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: vegetarian,family-friendly

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Serving Size: 3

Meal Type: dinner