Kids' Spaghetti Recipe
choice of marinara or butter & parmesan
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Butter & Parmesan Sauce
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.
Making Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Making Butter & Parmesan Sauce
- 9
- 10
Combine with Cheese
Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- 11
Season
Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring to combine.
Combining and Serving
- 12
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked spaghetti to either the marinara sauce or the butter & Parmesan sauce. Toss to coat the spaghetti evenly.
- 13
Serve
Plate the spaghetti and serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.
