Easy and Delicious Pasta with Tomato Sauce

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta, of your choice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can canned crushed tomatoes, 28 ounces
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions.
2. 2.While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. 3.Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer for 5-10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
4. 4.Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5.Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
6. 6.Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFeel free to add some red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like a little heat.
• chevron_rightIf you have fresh herbs on hand, use those instead of dried for an even more flavorful sauce.