Pasta with Tomato and Basil Sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 12.0 gr Garlic

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

2. Step 2

   Add the tomatoes, ¼ tbsp (4 gr) salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low heat and cook until slightly thickened.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 800.0 gr Canned Tomato, 4.0 gr Salt

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

3. Step 3

   Stir 15 gr basil into the sauce and keep it warm over low heat.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Fresh Basil

   Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

4. Step 4

   Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add the remaining 1 tbsp (20 gr) salt.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 20.0 gr Salt, 3000.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large pot

5. Step 5

   Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to its package timing, stirring occasionally.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Pasta

   Cookware: large pot, wooden spoon

6. Step 6

   Scoop out 120 ml pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Cookware: colander, heatproof measuring cup

7. Step 7

   Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss over low heat. Add reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time, as needed, until the sauce coats the pasta.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large skillet, tongs

8. Step 8

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Toss in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 5 gr basil, then serve immediately.

   Timer: 1 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Fresh Basil, 45.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

   Cookware: large skillet, tongs