Spaghetti With Marinara Sauce

You'll find many uses for this versatile pasta sauce. Let tomatoes, garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and basil go for a nice, slow simmer with zesty jolt of flavor from capers and crushed red pepper.

• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 ½ tablespoons capers
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, and ground black pepper. Add capers and crushed red pepper if desired. Cover. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Lower heat and simmer, with cover, for 45 to 60 minutes.

Step 3

As simmering time nears, in a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti until al dente.

Step 4

Toss spaghetti with cooked sauce. Serve warm.