Tomato and basil pasta
Step-by-step method
- 01
Warm garlic gently in the oil without browning. Add tomatoes and salt.
- 02
Simmer 15–20 minutes. Cook pasta in plenty of salted water.
- 03
Save a cup of pasta water, then toss pasta with sauce and a splash of that water. Add basil off the heat.
Kitchen tip
Starchy pasta water helps the sauce cling.
