Description
Pasta dishes are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion—from cozy family meals to elegant dinner parties. With their rich flavors and delightful textures, these versatile recipes can easily be customized to suit various tastes and dietary needs.
Ingredients
- Pasta of your choice (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh garlic
- Tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Cream or vegetable stock (for sauce)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, adding salt generously. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add any desired chopped vegetables.
- Stir in tomato sauce (or cream), simmering gently for about 5 minutes.
- Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water. Combine pasta with the sauce and add reserved water until reaching desired consistency.
- Adjust seasonings as needed and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg