One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients

• 180 g Spaghetti
• 400 g Crushed tomatoes
• 480 ml Water
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Dried oregano(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt(optional)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper(optional)
• 10 g Fresh basil
• 30 g Parmesan cheese (finely grated)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and roughly chop the basil. Grate the Parmesan if needed.

2. 2

   In a medium pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.

4. 4

   Add spaghetti to the pot, breaking it in half if needed. Stir well, reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens (about 20 minutes).

5. 5

   Finish: Turn off the heat. Stir in remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, basil, and Parmesan until glossy and well combined. Serve immediately.