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Savory Tomato Garlic Pasta: Better Than Restaurant at Home

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A rich and flavorful pasta dish made with garlic-infused tomato sauce and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 400 g / 14 oz pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 800 g / 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon sugar (optional)

  • 120 ml / ½ cup reserved pasta water

  • 30 g / ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

  • Fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente and reserve pasta water.

  • Heat olive oil and gently cook garlic until fragrant.

  • Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.

  • Add crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

  • Add pasta and reserved water, tossing to coat evenly.

  • Simmer briefly until sauce clings to pasta.

  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

Finish the pasta in the sauce for the best texture and flavor. Add pasta water gradually to achieve a silky, restaurant-style sauce consistency.

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