Description
A comforting yet fiery pasta dish featuring a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and balanced heat.
Ingredients
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Spaghetti pasta – 400 g (14 oz)
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Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
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Garlic cloves, minced – 6 cloves
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Onion, chopped – 1 medium
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Crushed tomatoes – 800 g (28 oz)
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Tomato paste – 2 tablespoons
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Red chili flakes – 2 teaspoons
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Paprika – 1 teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper – ½ teaspoon (optional)
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Dried oregano – 1 teaspoon
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Dried basil – 1 teaspoon
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Salt – 1½ teaspoons
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Black pepper – 1 teaspoon
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Sugar – 1 teaspoon
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Pasta water – ½ cup
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Fresh parsley – 3 tablespoons
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Grated hard cheese or dairy-free alternative – ½ cup
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve pasta water and drain.
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Sauté onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
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Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato paste, then crushed tomatoes and spices.
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Simmer sauce for 15–20 minutes, adjusting thickness with pasta water.
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Toss spaghetti with sauce until evenly coated.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust chili flakes and cayenne to suit your spice tolerance. Add vegetables or extra herbs for variation, and always reserve pasta water for the best sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes