Spaghetti Marinara Recipe
Spaghetti tossed in a rich Marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes).
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 8
Combine
Add the drained spaghetti to the marinara sauce, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Serve
Plate the spaghetti marinara and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
