Spaghetti with Tomato Garlic Sauce
Indulge in the comforting simplicity of Spaghetti with Tomato Garlic Sauce—a classic Italian-inspired dish bursting with rich, robust flavors. This quick and easy recipe features al dente spaghetti tossed in a velvety sauce made from sautéed garlic, sweet crushed tomatoes, and a hint of red chili flakes for just the right amount of heat. Fresh basil elevates the dish with its aromatic herbal notes, while a sprinkle of parmesan cheese provides the perfect optional finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this delicious pasta dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve it hot and watch it disappear from plates in no time! Keywords: spaghetti recipe, tomato garlic sauce, easy pasta dinner, Italian pasta recipe, quick weeknight meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 whole garlic cloves
- 800 grams crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons sugar
- 10 whole fresh basil leaves
- 50 grams parmesan cheese (optional)
- 4 liters water
Instructions
Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Add a pinch of salt and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
While the spaghetti is cooking, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop or mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir well. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the red chili flakes, salt, and sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and stir them into the sauce. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce and toss well to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3251 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1110 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2119 mg | 45% | |
*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.
