spaghetti with homemade sauces

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for spaghetti with homemade sauce:

Ingredients:

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of sugar (optional, to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)

For the spaghetti:

• 1 pound (450g) spaghetti pasta
• Salt for boiling water
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well with the onions and garlic.
4. Add the dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using), stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken.
5. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes.
6. Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it well and return it to the pot. Add a ladleful of the homemade sauce to the spaghetti and toss until evenly coated.
7. Serve the spaghetti topped with additional sauce as desired, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if using.

Enjoy your delicious homemade spaghetti with sauce!