One-pot Pasta

For my last cooking class, we made this one-pot pasta. It is very easy and cheap to make. 

Ingredients: 

1 pound of pasta

1 can diced tomatoes

3 cups water

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

3 cloves garlic, sliced

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

pepper

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

cooked sausage (optional) 

In a large pot, saute the oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a minute. 

Add the diced tomatoes, water, salt and pepper, and uncooked pasta. Stir. Let it boil. Reduce heat and cover for about 9 minutes. Add the parmesan cheese when the pasta is done. You can add cooked sausage or other meat if you want more protein added.