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Pasta Napoletana is a classic Italian pasta dish featuring a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce, served with spaghetti or bucatini pasta and topped with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
Cook pasta per packet instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, salt and few twists of black pepper and give a good stir. Let it cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until it’s slightly reduced. Stir occasionally, and if you use whole tomatoes break them with the back of a spoon.
When the sauce is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning according to your liking.
Add the drained pasta to the pan along with the fresh basil and toss until well combined. Add a touch of reserved starchy water to make the pasta juicier and moist.
Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and more torn fresh basil leaves. Freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to serve are optional. Enjoy!
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