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Simple Spaghetti Without Sauce

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Classic Italian spaghetti pasta tossed in a simple, fragrant tomato sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 400 g dried spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red-pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 30 g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
  4. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat; splash in a little reserved cooking water if the sauce seems dry.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan until melted and the sauce clings to the noodles.
  7. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

Notes

  • For a heartier dish, add sautéed meatballs or cooked Italian sausage.
  • Substitute whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta if desired.
  • The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated, or frozen for 3 months.

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Keywords: spaghetti, pasta, tomato sauce, Italian, quick dinner, vegetarian

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