Description
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Italian comfort food. This recipe features perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed with a rich, homemade marinara sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and comforting aromas as you twirl your fork into this classic masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Boil a large pot of salted water; cook spaghetti until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Crush canned tomatoes with your hands into the skillet; add salt and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet; toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg