Spaghetti with Zesty Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Zesty Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1 large onions chopped; 1 can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons parsley leaves minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon basil dried; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup red wine; 1 each bay leaves; 1 can tomato sauce; 1 can tomatoes; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1 large onions chopped
1 can tomato paste
2 tablespoons parsley leaves minced
1 1/4 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon basil dried
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons sugar
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup water
1/4 cup red wine
1 each bay leaves
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomatoes
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

1
Heat oil in heavy non-aluminum skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add garlic and onion and saute until limp.
3
Stir in tomato paste, parsley, herbs, salt, black pepper, sugar and pepper flakes.
4
Cook 3 or 4 minutes, stirring often.
5
Bring water, wine, bay leaf, tomato sauce, tomatoes and liquid from tomatoes to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
7
Remove bay leaf.
8
Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt.
9
Drain and serve with sauce.
10
Sprinkle dish with Parmesan cheese.

166

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, 1 large onions chopped, 1 can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Zesty Marinara Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spaghetti with Zesty Marinara Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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