Description
Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce is a timeless classic that combines simplicity with rich flavors. This dish features perfectly cooked al dente spaghetti enveloped in a luscious marinara sauce, bursting with the aromas of fresh garlic and fragrant basil. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is sure to delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 56 ounces canned whole San Marzano tomatoes (2 cans)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 10 fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti: Bring salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Prepare sauce: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes, crushing them gently with a wooden spoon.
- Season: Stir in salt, pepper, and basil leaves into the sauce.
- Simmer: Let the sauce simmer on low for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti in the skillet with the marinara sauce until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, sauté chopped onions along with garlic before adding tomatoes. - Customize your marinara by adding red pepper flakes for heat or incorporating vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.