DAT Pasta

Homemade Pasta Sauce:

Creating your own pasta sauce can be a rewarding experience, especially when paired with fresh tagliatelle pasta and a side of garlic baguette. Here’s a homemade pasta sauce recipe along with instructions for preparing the tagliatelle pasta and garlic baguette

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

   • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
   • Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan. Saute until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
   • Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper, sugar (if using), and red pepper flakes (if desired) to the sauce.
   • Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too acidic, you can add a bit more sugar to balance it out.

2. Cook the Tagliatelle Pasta:

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the tagliatelle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
   • Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.

3. Prepare the Garlic Baguette:

   • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Slice the baguette diagonally into 1-inch thick slices.
   • In a small bowl, mix together softened butter with minced garlic to make garlic butter.
   • Spread the garlic butter generously onto each slice of baguette.
   • Place the slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.

4. Serve:

   • To serve, divide the cooked tagliatelle pasta among serving plates.
   • Ladle the homemade pasta sauce over the pasta.
   • Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves.
   • Serve the pasta alongside the garlic baguette slices for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Enjoy your homemade pasta sauce with tagliatelle pasta and garlic baguette! This simple and flavorful meal is perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests.