Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

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.