Macarena Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 180 g Spaghetti
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup (240 g) Crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup, chopped Fresh basil
• 1/4 cup (25 g) Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente (about 8–10 minutes), then reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, then stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Simmer the sauce for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glossy and slightly thickened. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.

4. 4

   Lower heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Add spaghetti to the pan and toss to coat; add more pasta water as needed to make it silky.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat and stir in basil and Parmesan. Serve immediately.