Here’s a classic Homemade Spaghetti recipe with a rich, flavorful tomato sauce—perfect for a comforting meal.
🍝 Homemade Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4)
For the pasta (optional if making fresh):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
- 1 tsp sugar (to balance acidity)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (or 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Optional toppings:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the pasta (if homemade)
- On a clean surface, make a well in the flour and crack in the eggs.
- Mix with a fork, then knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
- Wrap in plastic and rest 30 minutes.
- Roll out and cut into spaghetti strands.
- Cook in salted boiling water 2–3 minutes (fresh pasta cooks quickly).
Shortcut: Use store-bought spaghetti to save time.
2. Prepare the sauce
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté onions until translucent, 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic → cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes → stir.
- Add sugar, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Cook the spaghetti
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package or fresh pasta instructions until al dente.
- Drain and reserve ½ cup pasta water.
4. Combine
- Toss spaghetti with the tomato sauce.
- Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce and coat noodles evenly.
5. Serve
- Plate spaghetti and top with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
- Optional: drizzle with extra olive oil for richness.
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Simmer sauce slowly for richer flavor.
- Fresh herbs at the end brighten the dish.
- For extra depth, add a splash of red wine or a pinch of crushed anchovy while sautéing onions.
If you want, I can also give a one-pot homemade spaghetti version where the pasta cooks in the sauce—super quick and flavorful with minimal cleanup.
Do you want me to make that version?
