Spaghetti / Ziti W/ Marinara Recipe
Recipe information
Make Spaghetti / Ziti W/ Marinara in just 40m. Marinara.
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Ingredients
Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Cooking the Pasta
1. Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add a generous amount of salt (about 1 tablespoon) to the boiling water.
2. Cook Pasta
Add the spaghetti or ziti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
3. Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Making the Marinara Sauce
4. Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
5. Add Tomatoes
Add the canned whole tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir well to combine.
6. Season the Sauce
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the tomatoes. Stir to incorporate all the seasonings.
7. Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
8. Finish the Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning if necessary. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
9. Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
10. Serve
Serve the spaghetti or ziti hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.
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