Authentic Italian Pasta Recipe with Homemade Sauce: A Taste of Italy in Your Kitchen!

• • In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well in the center and crack 2 eggs into it. Using a fork, whisk the eggs and slowly mix in the flour until it forms a dough. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

• • After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface. Use a rolling pin or pasta machine to roll it as thin as possible. Once it’s thin, cut the dough into strips of your desired pasta shape (like fettuccine or tagliatelle).

• • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and optional sugar. Let the sauce simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fresh basil towards the end for a burst of flavor.

• • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in your fresh pasta and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the pasta floats to the surface.

• • Drain the pasta and toss it in the pan with your sauce. Add a little pasta water if the sauce needs to be thinned out. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a garnish of fresh basil. Enjoy your homemade Italian feast!