Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
A classic weeknight pasta with a rich, garlicky tomato sauce that clings to every strand. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Pour in the 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Step 5
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce along with 0.5 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat, adding more water if needed for a silky sauce.
Step 6
Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.
Step 7
Optional: sprinkle with grated Parmesan or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- large skillet
- colander
- wooden spoon
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