Description
Homemade spaghetti pasta brings Italian culinary magic to family dinners. Classic ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a comforting meal you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
- 1 can (28 ounces / 794 grams) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook spaghetti until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Drain pasta in a colander, reserving a small amount of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- In a spacious skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without browning.
- Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet, incorporating dried oregano and fresh basil.
- Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Reduce heat and allow sauce to gently simmer, stirring periodically, for 12-15 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Fold cooked spaghetti into the sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Transfer to serving plates, generously sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with delicate basil leaves.
Notes
- Toast the garlic and onion gently to release maximum flavor without burning, which can create a bitter taste.
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for a richer, more authentic sauce that elevates the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Consider adding a splash of red wine during sauce simmering to deepen the tomato’s complexity and introduce subtle richness.
- For gluten-free variation, swap traditional spaghetti with zucchini noodles or certified gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg