Description
This Classic Pasta Dish is a timeless family favorite — simple, hearty, and packed with comforting flavor. Featuring tender pasta tossed in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and Parmesan, it’s the kind of meal everyone asks for again and again.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
4. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer sauce for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with sauce.
8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss lightly.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage for a heartier meal.
Use whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
Leftovers taste even better the next day — perfect for meal prep or a quick reheat dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: classic pasta recipe, spaghetti with tomato sauce, family dinner, Italian comfort food, easy pasta meal