Description
Pasta Napoletana is a classic Italian pasta dish that features a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. This ultimate recipe will impress your family and friends with its delicious taste and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or other long pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion in olive oil, then add garlic, red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, and basil. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss drained pasta in the sauce. Serve hot, garnished with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.
- You can customize the sauce by adding sautéed mushrooms, olives, or anchovies.
- The sauce freezes well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
