Spaghetti Recipe
With our homemade tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Method
Cooking the Spaghetti
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Add Salt
Once the water is boiling, add 1 tsp of salt to the water.
- 3
Cook Spaghetti
Add 200 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 4
Drain Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making the Tomato Sauce
- 5
- 6
- 7
Add Garlic
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Pour in 400 grams of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of dried basil, and 1 tsp of sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combining and Serving
- 10
Mix Spaghetti and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the tomato sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 11
Serve
Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with grated cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
