Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    394

Embrace the simplicity of Italian cuisine with this vibrant Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce. A quick and comforting dish, perfect for a weeknight meal. The homemade marinara bursts with fresh tomato flavor, enhanced by aromatic herbs and a hint of spice.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    10 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    717 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, capers, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

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Recipe View Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. (approximately 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

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Recipe View While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. (approximately 10 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, until al dente. (approximately 8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it well.

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Recipe View Add the drained spaghetti to the saucepan with the marinara sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the sauce while it simmers.
Fresh basil or oregano, if available, can be used in place of the dried herbs for a more vibrant flavor. Add them during the last 15 minutes of simmering.
Feel free to adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
The marinara sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Make sure to cool completely before storing.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 131 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Mable Nienow

    A great basic recipe that's easy to customize with your favorite additions!

  • Mary Macgyver

    I froze the leftover sauce, and it was just as good when I reheated it.

  • Nat Graham

    This is my go-to marinara sauce recipe now. So much better than store-bought!

  • Mitchel Berge

    Adding capers was a great idea! Gave it a unique and delicious flavor.

  • Kaleb Ratke

    I added some roasted vegetables to the sauce, and it was amazing!

  • Richie Bode

    The sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste, so I added a pinch more sugar.

  • Clifford Kesslerhegmann

    Simmering the sauce for an hour really makes a difference in the flavor.

  • Destiny Murray

    This recipe is so easy and delicious! My family loves it.

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