Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti: The Best Homemade Recipe Ever
Discover the secret to making the best homemade marinara sauce served with spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
- Drain spaghetti and toss with the marinara sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the sauce simmer longer.
- Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 75 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Marinara sauce with spaghetti