Jul 14 2026
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Spaghetti Recipe

Inspired by The Library - inspired by the George Peabody Library
Time30m
Serves2

red sauce or butter, parmesan

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Red Sauce

Butter Sauce Option

Topping

Method

Cooking Spaghetti

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring a generous amount of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water.

  2. 2

    Cook Spaghetti

    Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.

  3. 3

    Drain Spaghetti

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside.

Preparing Red Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

  3. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes. Add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.

  4. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Preparing Butter Sauce Option

  1. 8

    Melt Butter

    In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  2. 9

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 10

    Add Parsley

    Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat.

Combining and Serving

  1. 11

    Combine Sauce with Spaghetti

    If using the red sauce, add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat. If using the butter sauce, pour the melted butter and garlic mixture over the spaghetti and toss to coat.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Plate the spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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