Home

Ziti with Tomato Sauce and Basil

17/11/2023

Ziti with Tomato Sauce and Basil is a classic dish of Italian pasta, simple yet exquisite. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 400 g of ziti or other long pasta
  • 700 ml of tomato puree or peeled tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Fresh basil, a few leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • A pinch of sugar (optional, to balance the tomato acidity)
  • Pepper, to taste (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve

Sauce Preparation:

  1. In a pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the garlic cloves until they start to brown, then remove them.

  2. Pour the tomato puree into the pan and add the basil leaves.

  3. Season with salt and, if you like, a pinch of sugar to mitigate the acidity.

  4. Let it simmer over low heat for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pasta Preparation:

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the instructions on the package.

  2. Drain the pasta al dente and reserve a cup of the cooking water.

Combination and Finish:

  1. Transfer the ziti to the pan with the tomato and basil sauce.

  2. Mix the ziti well with the sauce, adding a bit of the cooking water if necessary to make the dish creamier.

  3. Serve hot with a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and pepper, if desired.

Ziti with Tomato Sauce and Basil is the perfect dish for a quick weekday dinner or a comforting weekend lunch. The freshness of basil adds an aromatic touch to the rich and simple tomato sauce. Enjoy your meal!

Ziti with Tomato Sauce and Basil