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. Preparing takes less than 20 minutes, and the ingredients are inexpensive.
To make this Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce even more interesting, add extra sauce, such as cooked bacon, shrimp, or even a few handfuls of baby spinach.
This Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal, and it pairs perfectly with garlic cheese bread and Caesar Salad or Garden Salad. It serves about 6-8 people.
How to Make Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Note: The full instruction is provided in the recipe card below.
Bring a large pot of water (about 4 liters) to a full boil. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and the linguine and cook according to the package's directions.
Reserve 1-½ cups of the pasta water, then thoroughly drain the pasta. While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil and butter in a 14-inch nonstick pan or work over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring until it begins to color about 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, rinse the can with about 1 cup of pasta water, and add the water to the pan—season with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and flavorful, about 15 to 20 minutes. Using tongs, lift the pasta out of the colander and add it to the Tomato Sauce, along with the remaining ½ cup of pasta water and the basil; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more kosher salt and red pepper flakes if needed. Transfer the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce to a large bowl and top with grated parmesan cheese.
How to Make Garlic Cheese Bread
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Combine butter, oil, parsley, granulated garlic, or mashed fresh garlic in a microwave-safe dish or a small saucepan. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute or in a small pot over moderate-low heat until the butter melts.
Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and them liberally with garlic oil mixture—Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and toast under the broiler until golden brown or in a preheated 375 degrees F. Toast them until very lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes .
If you added Mozzarella cheese, return to broiler and bake until golden brown and bubbly for 30 seconds.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place it on a baking sheet. Liberally with oil and butter mixture—Sprinkle with cheese, if using. Bake until golden brown and toasted 8 to 15 minutes.
If you added Mozzarella cheese, toast under the broiler until golden brown and bubbly for 30 seconds. Cut into 4 pieces and serve alongside the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce. Enjoy!
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Recipe
Easy Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
Tools
Ingredients
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 10 cloves garlic , slivered or minced
- One 28-ounce can of plum tomatoes , crushed by hand
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (Omit if you have small children)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup torn basil leaves or chopped fresh Italian Parsley
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)
Instructions
For the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
- Bring a large pot of water (about 4 liters) to a full boil. Add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt and the linguine and cook according to the package's directions. Reserve 1-½ cups of the pasta water, then thoroughly drain the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil and butter in a 14-inch nonstick pan or work over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook, stirring until it begins to color, about 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, rinse the can with about 1 cup of pasta water, and add the water to the pan—season with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and flavorful, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Using tongs, lift the pasta out of the colander and add it to the Tomato Sauce, along with the remaining ½ cup of pasta water and the basil, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more kosher salt and red pepper flakes if needed. Transfer the spaghetti with tomato sauce to a large serving bowl and top grated parmesan cheese.
How to Make Garlic Cheese Bread
- Combine butter, oil, parsley, and granulated garlic or mashed fresh garlic in a microwave-safe dish or a small saucepan. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute or in a small pot over moderate-low heat until the butter melts.
- For the sliced bread: Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and them liberally with garlic oil mixture—Sprinkle with cheese, if using, and toast under the broiler until golden brown or in a preheated 375 degrees F toast them until very lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes If you added Mozzarella cheese, return to broiler and bake until golden brown and bubbly for 30 seconds.
- For split bread: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and place it on a baking sheet. Liberally with oil and butter mixture—Sprinkle with cheese, if using. Bake until golden brown and toasted, 8 to 15 minutes. If you added Mozzarella cheese, toast under the broiler until golden brown and bubbly for 30 seconds. Cut into 4 pieces and serve alongside the Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- 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.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.