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Marinara Sauce Pasta
Carolina Gomez

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!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • colander
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, chili flakes, and sugar.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss well to coat evenly.
  8. 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