Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Garlic and onions
- Fresh tomatoes or canned whole tomatoes
- Fresh basil, oregano, and parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream or milk (for creamy sauces)
- Ground meats (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in crushed or chopped fresh (or canned) tomatoes, simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens. Add basil for flavor.
- Season & Serve: Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes if desired. Serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese.
- Melt Butter & Add Garlic: In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Incorporate Cream & Cheese: Add heavy cream, simmer, then stir in grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss with cooked pasta, garnish with parsley.
- Blend Fresh Basil & Nuts: In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan; process until finely chopped.
- Add Oil & Season: Gradually add olive oil until reaching desired consistency, season with salt and pepper.
- Toss into Pasta: Mix pesto with warm pasta, serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for vibrant flavor.
- Simmer sauces gently to develop depth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings gradually.
- Cook pasta al dente to prevent sogginess when mixing with sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering, sautéing, blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian, optionally vegan or gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg