Classic Spaghetti Napoli: Your Slice of Italy on a Plate
Dive into the authentic taste of Italy with this simple yet incredibly flavorful recipe for Spaghetti Napoli. An aromatic tomato sauce, refined with fresh herbs, meets perfectly al dente spaghetti. A delight for every day!
Preparation
10 min.
Cook / Bake
25 min.
Servings
4
Calories
480 kcal
Ingredients
for 4 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 400 gSpaghettiGluten
- 2 tbspOlive oil
- 1 mediumOnion(finely chopped)
- 2 clovesGarlic(minced)
- 800 gCanned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tspDried oregano
- 1 tspDried basil
- 0.5 tspSugar
- pinchRed pepper flakes(optional, to taste)
- 1 pinchSalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchBlack pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
- 0.25 cupFresh parsley(chopped, for garnish)
- 0.25 cupParmesan cheese(grated, for serving)Milch
- 1 literWater(for cooking pasta)Gluten
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the spaghetti cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
Once the spaghetti is cooked and drained, add it directly to the tomato sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
480 kcal
Protein
17 g
Carbohydrates
80 g
Fat
11 g
Fiber
7 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/classic-spaghetti-napoli-your-slice-of-italy-on-a-plate