Spoon Simple
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.
