This recipe is a general cooking guide. Ingredient brands, appliances and food-safety requirements vary by country; follow local guidance and ensure food is cooked safely.
Ingredients
- 350 g pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 700 g crushed tomatoes
- Handful of basil leaves
- Pinch of chilli flakes, optional
- Salt and grated cheese
Method
- Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve a cup of cooking water.
- Gently cook garlic in olive oil without browning.
- Add tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Toss in the pasta, basil and enough cooking water to loosen the sauce.
- Finish with cheese and black pepper.
Useful tip: Reserve the pasta water before draining—it helps the sauce cling.
Make It Your Own
Adjust herbs, spice level, vegetables and serving accompaniments to suit your household. Write down successful changes so the recipe becomes part of your own dependable collection.
Storage and Leftovers
Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in suitable covered containers and follow the food-safety guidance that applies where you live. Reheat only using an appropriate method for the dish.