Classic Tomato Spaghetti with Parmesan
A comforting Italian pasta dish made with tender spaghetti noodles tossed in a bright tomato marinara sauce and finished with freshly grated parmesan cheese. The sauce is lightly seasoned with herbs and garlic, creating a balanced and simple pasta that highlights classic Italian flavors.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 100 g spaghetti pasta
- 1 cup tomato marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch dried oregano
- 1 pinch fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until tender but still slightly firm.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Pour in marinara sauce and stir.
- 5
Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 6
Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes so the flavors combine.
- 7
Drain the cooked spaghetti.
- 8
Toss the spaghetti directly into the sauce and mix thoroughly.
- 9
Transfer the pasta to a serving plate.
- 10
Sprinkle freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.
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