Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Canned tomatoes (whole, crushed, or pureed)
- Fresh basil or dried Italian herbs
- Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream or milk
- Seafood options (shrimp, calamari, etc.)
- Chicken or beef for hearty sauces
- Additional vegetables like onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in canned tomatoes, add salt, pepper, and fresh basil. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, pour in heavy cream, and simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Slowly add olive oil until desired consistency is reached. No cooking needed.
- Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until soft. Add ground beef or turkey to brown. Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for at least an hour.
- Sauté garlic and shallots in a skillet. Add seafood like shrimp or calamari, cook until tender. Add white wine, cherry tomatoes, and herbs, then serve over pasta.
- Combine canned tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, and chili flakes in a pan. Simmer for 15-20 minutes and serve with spaghetti.
- Sauté sliced mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic, pour in cream, add thyme, and cook until thickened. Serve over pasta.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs when possible for vibrant flavor.
- Cook sauces slowly to develop depth of flavor.
- Cook seafood or meats separately to avoid overloading the pan.
- Adjust seasoning gradually and taste as you go.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (except seafood and meat options)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg