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Pasta with Tomato Sauce

A simple and classic pasta dish with a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 g pasta
  • 1 tbsp salt
For the Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 400 g canned tomatoes crushed
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, then cook according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Drain the pasta and mix with the tomato sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can add grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

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