Here’s a simple, classic Spaghetti with Garlic Bread meal—perfect for family dinner night 🍝🥖
🍝 Classic Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Make the sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and sugar.
- Simmer 15–20 minutes.
- Combine
- Add drained pasta to sauce and toss.
- Use a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
🥖 Garlic Bread
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix softened butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
- Slice bread in half lengthwise. Spread garlic butter evenly over cut sides.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Optional: Broil 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness. Slice and serve.
💡 Make it heartier:
- Add browned ground beef or Italian sausage to the sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on garlic bread during the last 2 minutes of baking for cheesy garlic bread.
If you’d like, I can give a creamy garlic Parmesan spaghetti version instead — rich and restaurant-style.
