Pantry Spaghetti

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a big pot of water to a boil.
2. 2
   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Add in garlic and saute until it becomes golden; decease heat and immediately add the tomato paste to cool the pan and prevent the garlic from burning.
4. 4
   Stir in the salt; cook the mixture over low heat, breaking the tomato paste into small bits with a fork without trying to create a smooth puree.
5. 5
   When the tomato paste has become aromatic and darkened a shade, remove pan from heat.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, add a generous amount of salt to the boiling water; add in the spaghetti.
7. 7
   Cook at a rolling boil, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente.
8. 8
   Drain the spaghetti, add to the saute pan and toss to coat the pasta.
9. 9
   Garnish with parsley and basil, if you want; serve immediately.