Quarantine Pasta Pummarola
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 12 Ounces Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes or Diced Tomatoes, can also sub with canned
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional
- ¼ Teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 Handful Fresh Basil Roughly chopped
- 6 Ounces Spaghetti, Angel Hair, or Capellini Approx ½ a package
Instructions
- Heat water to boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While your pasta cooks, heat up the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden being careful not to burn. Then add tomatoes and spices and stir gently. Increase to high heat and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and broken down slightly.
- Add in the fresh basil and remove from heat.
- Strain your pasta and add directly into the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve with fresh grated parmesan if desired.