Description
A comforting and easy family pasta dinner recipe that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces of spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) of diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
- Toss to coat the spaghetti evenly with the sauce.
- Serve hot and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
- Use whole grain spaghetti for a healthier option.
- Substitute olive oil with vegetable oil if needed.
- Add cooked vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- For a meat option, include cooked ground beef or turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta, family dinner, easy recipe, comfort food