Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
586 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
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This Classic Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce is a delicious dish to prepare for your family. It's a quick and healthy meal that will leave everyone feeling full and satisfied. This recipe is ideal for those nights when you want something flavorful but don't have much time to prepare it. It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, and the ingredients are fairly inexpensive.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, optional , finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic , slivered or minced
- one 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes or plum tomatoes , crushed by hand
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit if you have small children)
- 2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt , adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup torn basil leaves or chopped fresh Italian Parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or olive brine , optional
Serving:
- 1 pound linguine or spaghetti
- ½ cup grated parmesan , plus for serving
- Chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley for garnish
For the Garlic Cheese Bread:
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic or fresh garlic clove , peeled
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 loaf of french bread or a large country rustic baguette , ½ inches sliced or split the bread half lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmigiano cheese , optional
- Mozzarella cheese or Mexican Blend , shredded, as needed (optional)
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Instructions
For the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, then rinse the can with 1 cup of pasta water and add it to the skillet. Season with kosher salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer for 25-30 minutes to thicken and develop flavor. Stir in lemon juice.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente. Using tongs, transfer the pasta directly into the sauce. Add fresh basil and butter (or a drizzle of olive oil) and toss until the butter melts. If the pasta seems dry, stir in ½ cup (or more) of pasta water. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
For the Garlic Cheese Bread
- In a microwave-safe dish or small saucepan, combine butter, oil, parsley, and garlic. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute or on the stovetop over low heat until the butter melts.
- For sliced bread, arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Toast under the broiler until golden brown, or bake at 375°F for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden. If using mozzarella, broil for 30 seconds until bubbly and golden.
- For split bread, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the bread on a baking sheet, brush with the garlic butter mixture, and sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Bake for 8-15 minutes, until golden and toasted. If using mozzarella, broil for 30 seconds until bubbly and golden. Cut into pieces and serve.
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Notes
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- How to Store & Re-Heat
- To store: Refrigerated Leftover Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce, covered for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot. Garlic cheese bread can be kept at room temperature for two days, wrapped tightly in plastic or foil.
- To reheat: Wrap it in foil and bake it for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350 F oven. Alternatively, you can use the microwave to reheat quickly.
- Make-Ahead
- Make-Ahead
- Prepared the Tomato Sauce sauce 4 days ahead, cover, and refrigerate until needed. Combine with the pasta (without the cheese topping ) for up to 2 days, cover, and refrigerate until needed. Reheat over a stovetop over medium heat until heated (adding a splash of water if needed). Add the grated cheese. Alternatively, you can heat it in the microwave. I don't recommend making the garlic cheese bread ahead. Garlic cheese bread is best eaten fresh.
- Prepared the Tomato Sauce sauce 4 days ahead, cover, and refrigerate until needed. Combine with the pasta (without the cheese topping ) for up to 2 days, cover, and refrigerate until needed. Reheat over a stovetop over medium heat until heated (adding a splash of water if needed). Add the grated cheese. Alternatively, you can heat it in the microwave. I don't recommend making the garlic cheese bread ahead. Garlic cheese bread is best eaten fresh.
- How to Freeze
- How to Freeze
- Allow the spaghetti with Tomato sauce to cool to room temperature. Transfer the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce to a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag. Label the container or bag with the date and contents. Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
- Allow the spaghetti with Tomato sauce to cool to room temperature. Transfer the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce to a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag. Label the container or bag with the date and contents. Store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
- To thaw and reheat the spaghetti:
- To thaw and reheat the spaghetti:
- Remove the spaghetti from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer the spaghetti to a saucepan and reheat over medium heat until heated, stirring occasionally. You may need to add a splash of water or tomato sauce to the pan to help loosen the spaghetti. Alternatively, you can reheat the spaghetti in the microwave. Place it in a microwave-safe dish and cover it loosely with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Remove the spaghetti from the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer the spaghetti to a saucepan and reheat over medium heat until heated, stirring occasionally. You may need to add a splash of water or tomato sauce to the pan to help loosen the spaghetti. Alternatively, you can reheat the spaghetti in the microwave. Place it in a microwave-safe dish and cover it loosely with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
- Note: It's best to leave the grated Parmesan cheese when freezing the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce. You can add it after reheating the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce, as cheese can become rubbery and lose flavor when frozen and reheated.
- Note: It's best to leave the grated Parmesan cheese when freezing the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce. You can add it after reheating the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce, as cheese can become rubbery and lose flavor when frozen and reheated.
- To store: Refrigerated Leftover Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce, covered for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave until hot. Garlic cheese bread can be kept at room temperature for two days, wrapped tightly in plastic or foil.
- To reheat: Wrap it in foil and bake it for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350 F oven. Alternatively, you can use the microwave to reheat quickly.
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12 reviews
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