Italian Spaghetti

Making Italian spaghetti is an easy way to bring the robust flavors of Italy to your cozy kitchen table in a satisfying family-friendly meal!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword How Do I Make Italian Spaghetti, How To Make Italian Spaghetti, Italian Spaghetti, Italian Spaghetti Recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2 20

Total Time 2 35

Servings servings

Calories 382kcal

Author Kathleen

In a large pot, stir together the crushed tomatoes (2 cans), tomato paste (1 can), 1 cup water, onion (1/4 cup), garlic (1 tablespoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon), brown sugar (1 tablespoon), Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon), rosemary (2 teaspoons), bay leaf (1), and grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 2 hours.
Cook the spaghetti (16 ounces) according to package instructions just to al dente. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and return to the pasta pot. While spaghetti is still hot, add 1/2 the sauce and toss to coat. Add more sauce as desired. If the sauce is too thick, thin with reserved pasta water. Turn pasta out onto a large serving platter, sprinkle with parsley (2 tablespoons), and serve.

Using a heavier gauged pot works best for this recipe because it helps distribute heat more evenly. You don’t want scorched sauce on the bottom of your pot, it’ll contaminate your whole dish!
Toss all ingredients in your pot except the spaghetti pasta and parsley. You’ll want to incorporate ingredients well and bring them just to a boil before reducing the heat. You’re looking for a gentle simmer over medium-low heat that barely bubbles. It’ll help build that lovely Italian flavor while protecting the integrity of your sauce.