Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup fresh basil chopped ((21 grams))
  • 1 can pelati (peeled) tomatoes, chop if whole (do not discard liquid) (no additions) 14.1 ounces ((400 grams))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 -2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • hot pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup water ((60 grams))
  • 3 cups cooked pasta (short eg rigatoni, penne)* ((750 grams))

Instruction

  • In a large pot boil water, add salt and cook pasta al dente.
  • While water is boiling, in a large pan add olive oil, garlic, can of tomatoes, oregano, salt, hot pepper flakes, fresh chopped basil and water, cook on medium heat until thickened.
  • Add the drained cooked pasta and half a ladle of pasta water, raise the heat and while gently stirring constantly, cook for approximately 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve immediately with chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan Cheese.  Enjoy!