Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce Recipe
Spaghetti pasta served with a rich marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, add a generous amount of salt.
- 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, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making the Marinara Sauce
- 4
Sauté Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 6
Simmer Sauce
Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- 7
Add Fresh Basil
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh basil and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss well to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Serve
Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.
