Spaghetti, a long, thin Italian pasta, pairs perfectly with spicy tomato sauce, fresh basil, and optional Parmesan cheese.

Watch Video

• TikTok

Spaghetti and pasta Recipe

Let’s start cooking

Ingredients:

• 400g spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste for spiciness)
• 400g canned crushed tomatoes
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Steps:

1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions (about 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
2. Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chili flakes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant (be careful not to burn the garlic).
3. Add Tomatoes: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and sugar (if using). Season with salt. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
5. Serve: Divide the pasta into 4 servings. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Protein: 14g
• Fat: 10g (Saturated: 1.5g)
• Carbohydrates: 85g (Sugars: 8g)
• Fiber: 5g
• Sodium: 420mg
  Note: Nutritional values are approximate. Parmesan cheese adds about 50 kcal and 4g of protein per serving if included.

Allergy Information:

• Contains: Gluten (from spaghetti), potential dairy (if using Parmesan cheese).
• May Contain: Traces of eggs (some dried pastas are processed in facilities that handle eggs).
• Free From: Nuts, soy, shellfish, fish.
  Note: For gluten allergies, use gluten-free pasta. For dairy allergies, omit Parmesan cheese.