Pasta
Experience the comfort of homemade pasta with this simple yet irresistibly flavorful recipe that combines perfectly al dente spaghetti with a rich, aromatic tomato basil sauce. Crafted with pantry-friendly ingredients like canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, and onion, this dish is elevated by the addition of fresh basil leaves, a touch of red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for an authentic Italian touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve your spaghetti hot, garnished with parmesan and fresh basil, for a classic, crowd-pleasing meal that celebrates the beauty of simple, wholesome flavors. Keywords: pasta recipe, spaghetti with tomato sauce, easy Italian dinner, homemade basil sauce, quick pasta dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 50 grams parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 liters water
- 1 tablespoon salt for pasta water
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 3 liters of water and bring it to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to the package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, dice the onion and finely chop the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and add them to the tomato sauce. Stir well to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 9603 mg | 418% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.4 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 939 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3190 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
