Spaghetti in Classic Marinara

Name: Spaghetti in Classic Marinara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1.5 tbsp Capers; 1 to taste Crushed Tomatoes; 1 to taste Diced Tomatoes; 0.25 tsp Dried Basil; 0.25 tsp Dried Oregano; 2 tsp Dried Parsley; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 lb Spaghetti; 2 tsp Sugar; 1 to taste Tomato Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱

Spaghetti in Classic Marinara brings a bright, tomato-forward flavor with hints of garlic, capers, and herbs for a balanced, gently tangy finish. The sauce simmers into a smooth, savory coating that clings to each strand of pasta, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering. Serve with a sprinkle of pepper flakes if you like a touch of heat.

Prep10 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

In a large saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, capers, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 to 60 minutes.
3

While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until slightly firm to the bite, then drain well.
4

Toss the spaghetti with the sauce.