Tomato-Basil Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Tomato-Basil Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound dried spaghetti or other long pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 small yellow or white onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bunches of fresh basil, leaves chopped; Ground black pepper to taste; 1 14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice; 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 ounce), or to taste, for serving; 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes or to taste, for serving

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 pound dried spaghetti or other long pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 small yellow or white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bunches of fresh basil, leaves chopped
Ground black pepper to taste
1 14.5-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 1 ounce), or to taste, for serving
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes or to taste, for serving

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook the spaghetti to al dente, about 8 minutes or according to package directions.
3
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
4
Add the onion, garlic, half of the basil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and the tomato sauce.
7
Bring to a simmer while you break up the tomatoes with the side of a spoon.
8
Simmer gently for 4 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Drain the pasta and place it in a large serving bowl.
11
Pour over the sauce and add all but a handful of the basil.
12
Toss until the pasta is well coated with sauce.
13
Top with the remaining chopped basil, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and dried red pepper flakes.
14
Serve.

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 pound dried spaghetti or other long pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 small yellow or white onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Tomato-Basil Spaghetti 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.

Tomato-Basil Spaghetti

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