Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• ¼ cup fresh basil
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. 4

   Pour in the 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce along with 0.5 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss to coat, adding more water if needed for a silky sauce.

6. 6

   Stir in the 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil and serve immediately.

7. 7

   Optional: sprinkle with grated Parmesan or a pinch of red pepper flakes if you have them.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• large skillet
• colander
• wooden spoon

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