Spaghetti & Marinara Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cooking Spaghetti
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Spaghetti
Add 400 grams of spaghetti to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Stir occasionally.
- 3
Drain Spaghetti
Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
Preparing Marinara Sauce
- 4
Sauté Onion and Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in 800 grams of canned crushed tomatoes, then add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- 7
Combine with Spaghetti
Add the drained spaghetti to the marinara sauce. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add a little reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency. Toss to combine.
- 8
Serve
Plate the spaghetti and sauce mixture. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.