A tomato-rich beef sauce with carrot and a slow-simmered feel.
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Tomato & basil pasta
Simple tomatoes, a little olive oil, and plenty of basil.
◷ 25 minutes*Serves 2Plant-based
A simplified home-cooking adaptation. *Timing is an estimate; this recipe has not yet been kitchen-tested.
RECIPE DECISION NOTES
Is this the right meal for today?
This pasta keeps the sauce simple so tomatoes, olive oil, and basil stay central. Its 25-minute estimate means it is excluded from the 20-minute menu even though it has a short ingredient list.
Plan the method before you start
Start the pasta water while preparing the sauce ingredients. Reserve some cooking water before draining; it gives you a way to loosen the finished sauce without adding another ingredient.
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Make something good
- 01
Cook pasta according to the packet, reserving a cup of cooking water.
- 02
Gently cook sliced garlic in oil. Add tomatoes and simmer for 12 minutes.
- 03
Toss pasta with sauce and basil, loosening with cooking water as needed.
A little room to make it yours.
Season to your taste and check ingredient labels, including stocks, sauces, and bread. Dietary labels describe this listed recipe; they do not verify packaged products or allergen safety.
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