Marinara Sauce Pasta
A classic Italian dish made with al dente pasta tossed in rich, tangy marinara sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Simple, comforting, and full of flavor!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- colander
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 300 g spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes or fresh ripe tomatoes, blended
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil or fresh basil leaves
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional
- 1 tsp sugar to balance acidity
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, chili flakes, and sugar.
- Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss well to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 10g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Sugar: 7g