Ingredients:
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Boil spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat while the spaghetti is cooking
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the saucepan.
- Bring the sauce to cook and simmer for 10-15 minutes, occasionally stirring until the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
- Drain spaghetti and add it to the saucepan with the tomato sauce.
- Toss the spaghetti with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve the spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Other styles and ingredients:
- Add some cooked sausage, ground beef, or one to the tomato sauce for a meaty spaghetti sauce.
- For a cheesy twist, top the spaghetti with some fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese.
- Add some sliced bell peppers or mushrooms to the sauce for extra veggies.
- Use a variety of pasta, such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine.
Enjoy your delicious and classic Tomato Sauce Spaghetti with Parmesan Cheese! It’s a perfect meal for a quick and easy dinner that everyone will love.
Bon appetit!