Do you want to learn how to make a very simple and quick pasta? Check out the recipe we selected for you!
Simple Pasta
Preparation time
20
minutes
Cooking time
20
minutes
You can buy ready-made tomato sauce at the market, or make your own tomato sauce for pasta.
Ingredients
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500g pasta (spaghetti, penne or whatever you prefer)
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2 tablespoons of oil or olive oil
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1 medium onion chopped
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3 cloves of garlic, chopped
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1 can of tomato sauce (approximately 340g)
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon of sugar (optional, to reduce the acidity of the sauce)
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Fresh basil leaves to taste (optional)
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Grated parmesan cheese to taste
Preparation mode
- In a large pot, boil enough water to cook the pasta.
- Add a pinch of salt and the pasta to the boiling water.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Sauce
- In a medium pan, heat the oil or olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the tomato sauce and chopped tomatoes, mixing well.
- Season with salt, black pepper and sugar (if using).
- Let the sauce cook over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If desired, add fresh basil leaves to the sauce at the end of cooking.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the sauce and mix well so that all the pasta is covered in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Serve the pasta on individual plates.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Garnish with more basil leaves, if desired.
Source: https://cidadeolimpica.com.br/macarronada-simples/
