Classic Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce: A Quick & Easy Recipe

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, capers, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 to 60 minutes.
2. While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions, until al dente. Drain the spaghetti well.
3. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the marinara sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 273 kcal
• Fat Content: 1 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 717 mg
• Protein Content: 10 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 56 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g