Sautéed Garlic Pasta with Crushed Tomatoes

Name: Sautéed Garlic Pasta with Crushed Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

A simple, flavorful pasta dish featuring al dente noodles tossed in a fragrant tomato-garlic sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While the pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Step 3: Add 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat, adding 2 tbsp reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick. Cook for 1 minute until the pasta is heated through.
Step 5: Serve immediately with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.