Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

This spaghetti recipe features a versatile pasta sauce made by simmering tomatoes, garlic, capers, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, and basil.

• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon dried basil
• 1.5 tablespoons capers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss spaghetti with cooked sauce. Serve warm.

Step 2

Combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, and ground black pepper in a large saucepan. Add capers and crushed red pepper. Cover with the lid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 to 60 minutes.

Step 3

As simmering time ends, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite. Drain well.