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Simple Tomato Spaghetti

An Italian-inspired bowl of spaghetti with a smooth tomato, garlic and basil sauce.

25 minutesTotal time
5 minPreparation
20 minCooking
4Servings
Simple Tomato Spaghetti
What you need

Ingredients

  • 320 g spaghetti
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 500 ml tomato passata
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 8 basil leaves
  • 40 g grated parmesan
  • Salt and black pepper
Step by step

Method

  1. Cook the spaghetti in salted water until al dente.
  2. Warm the oil and cook the garlic gently without browning.
  3. Add the passata, sugar, salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer for 12 minutes and tear in the basil.
  5. Toss with the drained spaghetti and serve with parmesan.