Pasta al Pomodoro
Italian · Western Europe
Top Pick
STOVETOP
8/10
Simple tomato sauce with basil — the purest expression of Italian pasta.
Why It Works
Simplicity forces quality ingredients to shine; starchy pasta water emulsifies the sauce.
Key Ingredients
spaghetti
San Marzano tomatoes
garlic
basil
olive oil
Parmigiano
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