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Classic Pomodoro and Spaghetti

A delightful plate of spaghetti is served with a tangy homemade pomodoro sauce made from ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Get your weeknight feast ready in just 30 minutes with this easy-to-follow recipe.
4
39 min
TOTAL TIME
539
CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
Classic Pomodoro and Spaghetti
Ingredients
POMODORO SAUCE
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
3 tbsp olive oil
Onion
1 medium onion
finely chopped
Garlic
5 cloves garlic
crushed
Sugar
1 tsp sugar
Fresh Basil
2 tbsp fresh basil
cut into thin strips
Crushed Tomatoes
28 oz crushed tomatoes
Salt
1 tsp salt
PASTA
Spaghetti
12 oz spaghetti
TOPPING
Grated Parmesan Cheese
grated parmesan cheese
as needed
Extra Basil Leaves
extra basil leaves
for garnish
Directions
POMODORO SAUCE
6 min
PREP TIME
33 min
COOK TIME
39 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes slightly translucent.
2
Add the crushed garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional minute.
3
Add in the crushed tomatoes and sugar. Keep the sauce over medium-low heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Stir in the basil and salt, then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
PASTA
5
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
ASSEMBLY
6
Serve the spaghetti in bowls, top with the sauce, sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese, and garnish with extra basil leaves.
Health Info
Macros
83g
CARBS
14g
FAT
18g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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