Marina Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marina Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the Pasta
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti in a colander.
Marina Sauce Preparation
- 3
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the crushed canned tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 7
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- 8
Serve
Serve the spaghetti hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese to taste.