Name: Weeknight Marinara Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; Salted water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; Parmesan and basil to serve

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Weeknight Marinara Pasta

Simple marinara pasta dinner with a bright tomato sauce — an easy pasta recipe for busy nights.

Prep 5 min

Cook 20 min

Total 25 min

Serves 4

Dinner·Italian·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Cook pasta

1 lb spaghetti
Salted water

Step 2 — Simmer sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Parmesan and basil to serve

Instructions

1
Cook the pasta
Boil spaghetti until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
2
Make marinara
Sauté garlic in olive oil 1 minute. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15 minutes. Toss with pasta and pasta water. Serve with Parmesan and basil.

Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 12g protein · 68g carbs · 8g fat · 5g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.