Family Spaghetti & Marinara Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Marinara Sauce

   In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

   Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Cook the Spaghetti

   While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.

4. 4

   Combine Spaghetti and Sauce

   Once the marinara sauce has thickened, add the cooked spaghetti to the saucepan and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.

5. 5

   Serve

   Serve the spaghetti topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy with warm breadsticks!