Really Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Really Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Description
This recipe prepares a simple tomato sauce by combining canned, chopped tomatoes with brown sugar, dried oregano, olive oil, and garlic cloves. The garlic is crushed and peeled before adding to the sauce, which is then brought to a gentle simmer and cooked for about 30 minutes on low heat. This slow cooking softens the tomato flavors and balances acidity with sugar, creating a mild and lightly seasoned sauce.
Meanwhile, dried spaghetti is cooked in salted boiling water until tender (following package instructions for timing), then drained. The sauce is poured over the hot pasta and can be garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired, adding a salty, creamy component that complements the simple sauce.
Serving the pasta immediately ensures the noodles remain al dente and the sauce retains its fresh flavor. This straightforward dish uses accessible ingredients and classic techniques, making it suitable for a basic yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce can tomato chopped
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 14 ounces spaghetti dried
- 1 Tablespoon salt for water
Instructions
- Put the canned tomatoes into a pan and add the sugar, oregano and olive oil.
- Squash the garlic with a rolling pin and peel off the skin. Add garlic to the tomatoes.
- Bring the tomatoes up to a gentle simmer; the sauce will bubble slightly. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes. Stir the sauce once in a while.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add 1 tablespoon salt.
- Ask an adult to help you cook and drain the spaghetti.
- Pour the sauce over the drained spaghetti and top with Parmesan cheese if you like. Serve your pasta right away.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1751mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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