Jul 13 2026

Spaghetti Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Traditional Long Pasta

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add Salt

    Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of salt to the water. This will season the pasta.

  3. 3

    Cook Spaghetti

    Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  4. 4

    Cooking Time

    Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

  5. 5

    Drain Pasta

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water if needed for the sauce.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 6

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering.

  2. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the oil and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in 400 grams of crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

  4. 9

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 10

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.

  6. 11

    Serve

    Plate the spaghetti and top with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

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