Pasta with tomato paste
Description
The recipe won't take much time. I usually prefer tomato-based sauces, but sometimes there's no time to prepare them and you need to cook something quickly. This sauce turns out more paste-like; you can enhance it with any spices or herbs—for example, basil (dried or fresh) and oregano go very well. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour water into a saucepan, add salt and about one tablespoon of olive oil. Place it over heat.
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Step 2
2. In a bowl, mix tomato paste and water, then pour the prepared mixture into another saucepan and place it on the heat. You can add your favorite spices or herbs.
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Step 3
3. Cover the sauce with a lid and simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes after boiling, then remove the lid and stir.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, the water has already boiled, add the pasta and stir with a spoon, cook the pasta as indicated on the package.
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Step 5
5. Place a colander in the sink, then drain the pasta into it.
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Step 6
6. Turn on the cold water and rinse them for 5-10 seconds; this will prevent the pasta from sticking together.
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Step 7
7. Return the pasta to the pot in which it was cooked, heat for 1-2 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Transfer the pasta to a plate, pour over the prepared sauce, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Serve immediately after preparation.