Basic Tomato Pasta

1. 1

   In a pan, heat olive oil, garlic and chili pepper over low heat until fragrant, taking care not to let the garlic burn.

2. 2

   When the garlic becomes fragrant, add the tomato puree, basil, salt and 1 cup of water.

3. 3

   Simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   The sauce is done!

5. 5

   When the sauce has simmered down, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, and mix with cooked pasta.

6. 6

   The pasta in the top photo is tagliatelle, but you can use short pasta like penne.

7. 7

   Adapt the sauce any way you like.

8. 8

   Here I used garlic, chili pepper, bay leaf, onion, zucchini, ham, and parsley for a mild variation.

9. 9

   I omitted the chili pepper and added eggplant to make an eggplant and tomato pasta.

10. 10

    I added onion, canned tuna, capers and oliver old to make a tuna and tomato pasta and so on.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.