Classic Pastawith Homemade Sauce
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- 8 ingredients
15 minutes to prep, 25 to cook. A classic Italian pasta dish featuring homemade sauce made with canned tomatoes, garlic, and onion, served over al dente spaghetti and topped with parmesan cheese.
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Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until it's al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The spaghetti is tender with a slight bite remaining.
While the spaghetti is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion to the saucepan and cook until it's translucent, about 5 minutes.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The onion turns translucent in the oil.
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The garlic smells fragrant without browning.
Add the crushed canned tomatoes to the saucepan, stirring to combine with the onion and garlic.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The tomato sauce thickens as it simmers.
When the spaghetti is done cooking, drain it and add it to the saucepan with the sauce.
Toss the spaghetti in the sauce, ensuring it's well coated.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The sauce coats the spaghetti evenly.
Transfer the spaghetti to a serving dish and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips while you cook
- Timing the sauce and pasta
- Start the sauce while the spaghetti cooks.
- Season before simmering
- Add salt and pepper to the sauce before the 10‑15 minute simmer.
- Reserve pasta water if needed
- If the sauce seems thick, a splash of the pasta cooking water can loosen it before tossing.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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