Spaghetti with tomato sauce

This spaghetti with tomato sauce recipe is a classic dish for the whole family that everyone loves; it’s a favorite among kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 500 grams pasta  500 grams pasta
  • 10 red beefsteak tomatoes 10 red beefsteak tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil  2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 leaves basil 12 leaves basil
  •  Parmesan cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter  1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Preparation
20 mins
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  • Sauté garlic in oil and butter until it starts to brown.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes, until their juice starts to come out and change color.
  • Add basil, pepper, and salt.
  • Meanwhile, in a pot, boil 4 liters of water with two tablespoons of oil and some slices of onion.
  • When the water starts to bubble, add the pasta.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water for approximately 8 - 12 minutes (until al dente).
  • Al dente refers to when the pasta is tender on the outside and slightly firmer in the center.
  • Remove the pasta from the water with a strainer and rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process (otherwise, there is a risk of overcooking).
  • Add the sauce to the pasta, followed by the cheese.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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