Neapolitan Pasta
Neapolitan pasta is an easy 30 minute meatless dinner made with spaghetti, garlic, tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan cheese. This budget-friendly dish comes together with simple ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings 4
Calories 422kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package—just until al dente. Drain it, give it a little shake, and set it aside for now.12 ounces spaghetti
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes until it’s nice and soft.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion
- Toss in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes or so, just until it smells amazing.3 cloves garlic
- Now stir in the crushed tomatoes, a pinch of sugar if you’re using it, and the seasonings. Let that simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, giving it a stir every now and then.1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Add the fresh basil and the cooked pasta to the pan, and toss everything together until the spaghetti is well coated in that delicious sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.1/4 cup fresh basil
- Serve it up warm with plenty of grated Parmesan on top.1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Notes
Ang's Recipe Tips
- Take care not to burn the garlic. You only need to cook it until it becomes fragrant, typically 1-2 minutes. If it does burn (and I've been there, too!) toss it and start over.
- After the sauce has cooked for a few minutes, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- If the sauce is too thin, allow it to cook a little longer to reduce and thicken. You can also stir in a little bit of tomato paste to help tighten up the sauce.
- Look for blocks of Parmesan cheese in your grocer's cheese section. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese makes all the difference!
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg
