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Best Spaghetti Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make spaghetti dish with a rich homemade marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 400 grams Spaghetti use high-quality dried spaghetti
  • 1 pinch Salt for boiling water
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 800 grams Crushed tomatoes preferably San Marzano
  • 1 bunch Basil fresh leaves
  • 50 grams Parmesan cheese freshly grated
For Serving
  • to taste Black pepper freshly cracked
  • to taste Chili flakes optional for extra kick

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Let simmer for about 15 minutes.
Combining and Serving
  1. Drain the spaghetti, reserving a cup of pasta water. Toss the spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved water as needed.
  2. Plate your spaghetti and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving for added richness.

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