Best 11 Perfect Spaghetti With Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Spaghetti with tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish that can be easily made at home. The basic ingredients include spaghetti noodles, tomatoes, garlic, onions, olive oil, salt, and pepper. There are many variations on this dish, and the best recipe will depend on your personal preferences. Some people like to add meat or vegetables to their sauce, while others prefer a more simple version. No matter how you make it, spaghetti with tomato sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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SIMPLE SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This basic pasta dish can be transformed by adding extras like cooked bacon, shrimp or even a few handfuls of baby spinach to the sauce. We like canned San Marzano plum tomatoes because they are slightly sweeter and less acidic than other varieties.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 cup torn basil leaves
12 ounces spaghetti
Grated Parmesan, optional
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Steps:

  • Cook the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the oil heats up and the garlic just starts to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes; rinse the can with about 1 cup of water, and add the water to the skillet. Add the basil, raise the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook according to package directions; strain well.
  • Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, and stir to coat. Serve with Parmesan if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This spaghetti is among the first recipes of mine that got a lot of attention, and I love that fact because it exemplifies everything I believe in as a chef: treating ingredients with respect, paying attention to detail, and elevating simplicity.

Provided by Scott Conant

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Kosher salt
Tomato Sauce, as follows
1 pound Fresh Spaghetti, as follows
16 whole fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade (see below)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
12 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded, plus any juices from peeling and seeding, strained and reserved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
10 cloves garlic
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 sprigs fresh basil (about 24 leaves plus stems), thinly sliced (chiffonade)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
5 cups "00" flour (see Chef's Notes), plus more as needed
1/3 cup semolina flour, plus more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
13 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 3 teaspoons of salt.
  • Meanwhile, put the tomato sauce in a large saute pan and cook over medium heat to further concentrate the sauce's flavors.
  • Cook the spaghetti until just shy of tender. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water and gently drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and a little of the pasta cooking water to the pan with the sauce; the starch and salt in that water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. Add the basil, give the pan a good shake, increase the heat to medium-high, and let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce. The sauce should coat the pasta and look cohesive, and when you shake the pan, the sauce and pasta should move together.
  • Take the pan off the heat and add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter. Using two wooden spoons (tongs can tear the fresh pasta), toss everything together well.
  • Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
  • To peel the tomatoes, use a paring knife to cut a small x on each tomato. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, and have ready a bowl of ice water. Boil the tomatoes for about 10 seconds, then plunge them into the ice bath. The shock of going from hot to cold should cause the skin to contract, making it easier to peel. Use your fingers or a small paring knife to pull the skin off. If the skin is stubborn, try boiling and shocking the tomato again.
  • In a wide saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes; be careful, as the oil may spurt. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and, using a potato masher, smash the tomatoes, really working the masher to break them up. If the consistency is thick or if they get too dry, add the tomato boiling water or reserved tomato juice to the pan. Cook, occasionally mashing and stirring, for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the oil from the heat and let the ingredients steep for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the oil into the cooked tomatoes. Stir to combine. Remove the sauce from the heat. Taste and add additional salt, if needed. The sauce may taste spicy on its own, but it gets balanced when used with other ingredients, especially the pasta, butter, and cheese. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the "00" flour, semolina flour, and salt on low speed. Add the egg yolks, olive oil, and up to 1 1/3 cups water, adding the water a little at a time, and continue to mix on low speed. Once the flour is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-low and mix/knead the dough for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with a mix of "00" flour and semolina.
  • Dump the dough out onto the work surface and knead by hand for a few minutes. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest for 1 hour.
  • To roll and shape the dough, set the pasta machine on its widest setting. Lightly flour a rimmed baking sheet. Cut the pasta dough into 4 pieces. Work with one piece at a time and wrap the others in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. Very lightly flour the dough and stretch it by hand, then put it on the pasta roller. Run it through the pasta machine twice, starting at the longest setting. Fold it in half and run it through again, so the dough gets thinner each time and wipe the surface of the pasta for excess flour as you go. Run the dough through the machine a couple more times; this serves as a final kneading.
  • Set the machine to the next level of thickness and run the piece of dough through again. Keep running the dough through the machine, adjusting the rollers to a thinner setting each time, until the sheet is 1/8-inch-thick; on most machines this means stopping at the 3.5 or 4 setting. Cut the sheet to lengths of about 12 inches. Then, using the linguine cutter, cut the sheet into strands. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
  • Dust the strands with a little flour (preferably a mix of the "00" and the semolina), and gather the strands into nests by wrapping them around your hand. (At the restaurant, we portion the spaghetti into 4-ounce nests.) Dust the nests with a little more flour, place on the baking sheet, and freeze until hard. (Once the spaghetti is rock-hard, it can be transferred to a freezer bag or other airtight container and kept frozen for up to 1 month.)
  • You can also layer the sheets of pasta with semolina flour and cover them with plastic wrap while you get set up to cook them.

EASY SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for a meaty spaghetti sauce with a homemade taste.

Provided by SAMMYE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
1 ⅓ (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Brown beef over medium heat. Drain off fat.
  • In a large pot, combine beef, salt, sugar, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms. Simmer at a low heat setting for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1001.8 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

PERFECT SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe's quickness depends on getting all the sauce ingredients and cooking equipment ready before you start cooking. Then, when the water's boiling, start the pasta, and saute the sauce at the same time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds baby pear tomatoes (or cherry or vine-ripened tomatoes), or one 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes
8 ounces thin, best-quality spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, cut into 1/8-inch-thick pieces
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley leaves, loosely packed and torn
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a tall stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil.
  • If using pear tomatoes, wash and stem. If using vine-ripened tomatoes, score bottoms with a small X; blanch 5 seconds in boiling water. Plunge tomatoes into an ice-water bath, then remove the skins. Using a chef's knife, cut flesh from cores, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; place in a sieve set over a bowl. Press the cores of tomatoes through sieve; discard seeds. If using canned tomatoes, strain, and pass through a food mill.
  • Drop spaghetti into boiling water; stir. Cook until al dente, about 11 minutes, according to package instructions.
  • Place a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat; add oil. Add garlic to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Add red-pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until garlic is medium golden, about 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to high. Tilting pan at an angle, add tomatoes. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down, pear tomatoes begin to burst, or canned tomatoes begin to thicken, 5 to 6 minutes. If using pear tomatoes, mash a few with a spoon. If pear tomatoes start to get too dry, add a little water from the stockpot.
  • Drain pasta in a colander, reserving 1 cup liquid in case sauce gets too dry. Add pasta to sauce in saute pan; cook until sauce begins to cling to pasta, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in basil; cook 30 seconds more. Divide among bowls, and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture the neighbors. It even tastes wonderful the next day, when the flavors have really melded. -Vera Schulze, Holbrook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
Grated Romano cheese
Additional basil

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Stir 1/4 cup basil and, if desired, sugar into sauce. Serve over spaghetti. Top with cheese and additional basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, cherry tomato, salt, pepper, white wine, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cherry tomato
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup white wine
1 cup parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until it's al dente. Reserve 1 cup (235 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
  • While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan (it should be large enough to toss the pasta in). Add garlic and tomatoes, and stir until well-incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook tomatoes down for 5 minutes until they soften and release some of their juices.
  • Then add the wine and allow that to reduce for 5-10 minutes until you're left with a syrupy sauce.
  • Add the pasta to your sauce, along with a splash of pasta water and toss to coat it for about 1-2 minutes so the pasta finishes cooking and absorbs the flavor of the sauce.
  • Add the parmesan and basil. Add another small splash of pasta water, if needed. Toss until the cheese is melted down and you're left with a smooth sauce.
  • Gradually add small amounts of pasta water, as needed, until the sauce reaches your desired smoothness.
  • Top off with extra parmesan and basil and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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Made with fresh tomatoes! Wonderful taste. Serve over spaghetti noodles and add grated Parmesan cheese as desired.

Provided by Susan Bryan Willingham

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
4 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic powder; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sugar, basil, parsley, and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 304.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SPAGHETTI WITH ROASTED TOMATO SAUCE



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The sauce for this dish features ingredients that are roasted together in the oven for a rich, smoky taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

3/4 pound spaghetti
1 cup warmed Roasted Tomato Sauce
Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain; return to pot.
  • Toss pasta with 1 cup warmed Roasted Tomato Sauce. Divide among serving bowls, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g

SPAGHETTI WITH 5-MINUTE TOMATO SAUCE



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This quick and easy supper is so relaxing to make and there won't be a scrap left over

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Pasta, Supper

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 7

5large ripe tomatoes
140g spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
100g diced bacon or lardons
2 garlic cloves , chopped
50-85g/2-3oz soft fresh rindless goat's cheese
handful basil and/or snipped chives

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over the tomatoes to cover, leave for 1 min, then drain and slip off the skins. Quarter and seed the tomatoes, then chop the flesh.
  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the spaghetti and give it a stir. Boil for the timing given on the pack.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan, add the bacon and fry until starting to crisp up. Add the garlic, tomatoes, the rest of the oil and pepper and salt, if using. Heat through for 1-2 mins until just simmering.
  • Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan, tossing in the sauce until lightly coated. Divide between two warm soup plates, crumble over the cheese and scatter over the herbs. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 1.98 milligram of sodium

PERFECT SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This is a Martha Stewart recipe for spaghetti. You can make this with a 28 oz. can of Italian plum tomatoes, just strain them and pass through a food mill. I have LOTS of cherry tomatoes this year, so that is how I am posting the recipe. Times are an estimate.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes
8 ounces thin spaghetti
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, sliced 1/8-inch thick
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • In a tall stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water and 2 Tbs of salt to a boil.
  • Wash and stem the cherry tomatoes.
  • Drop the spaghetti into the boiling water and stir to make sure they don't stick.
  • Cook until al dente, about 11 min, according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, place a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat with the oil until hot.
  • Add garlic to the pan and cook stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden, about 30 sec.
  • Add the red pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 tsp of salt; cook until garlic is medium golden, about 1 minute.
  • Increase the heat to high and tilting the pan at an angle, add the tomatoes.
  • Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down, the tomatoes will begin to burst open.
  • Mash a few of the tomaotes with a spoon.
  • If the tomatoes start to dry out, add a little of the pasta water.
  • Drain the pasta when done and reserve a little of the cooking liquid in case sauce gets dry.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce in the saute pan and cook until sauce begins to cling to the pasta, 3-4 minute.
  • Stir in the basil and cook for 30 sec more.
  • Divide among serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Sodium 7295.1, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.1, Protein 26.2

SPAGHETTI WITH RAW TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
Maldon or other sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, peeled and lightly smashed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pound uncooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add tomatoes, simmer for 10 seconds and drain. Peel, core and halve tomatoes, discarding seeds and liquid. Chop tomato pulp finely and place in a medium bowl. Add sugar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add garlic and olive oil, and whisk until blended. Cover with plastic wrap, and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours. Discard garlic.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and add spaghetti. Cook until al dente, and drain well. Add tomato mixture to hot pasta, and mix until pasta is evenly coated with sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 719, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 993 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Start with the best tomatoes you can find, whether fresh, canned, or dried. Choose a good quality olive oil and fresh herbs.
  • Cook the sauce slowly: Don't rush the cooking process. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or even longer, to allow the flavors to develop fully.
  • Add a touch of sweetness: A little bit of sugar or honey can help to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes and create a more complex flavor.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the sauce as you cook it and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to your liking.
  • Use the right pasta: Choose a pasta that will hold up well to the sauce, such as spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, which means it should be firm to the bite.
  • Toss the pasta with the sauce: Immediately after draining the pasta, toss it with the sauce in a large bowl. This will help to coat the pasta evenly and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Serve immediately: Spaghetti with tomato sauce is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the sauce is bubbling.

Conclusion:

Spaghetti with tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give spaghetti with tomato sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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