Authentic Martin's Vintage Tomato Basil Pasta

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A slow-simmered pasta dish honoring the 'history' of authentic Italian cuisine, featuring heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil. This Italian pasta recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Spaghetti, San Marzano tomatoes, and Fresh basil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 28 oz crushed San Marzano tomatoes and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened and vibrant red.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves and 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, then add drained spaghetti and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water 1 tbsp at a time until glossy and clinging to noodles.
  5. Step 5: Taste and adjust salt; serve immediately with extra basil ribbons.

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