The Red Spaghetti recipe is a classic pasta preparation that consists of spaghetti served with a red tomato sauce. Here is a summary of the key steps.

This recipe is versatile, allowing for adjustments based on personal preferences, such as the addition of ingredients such as mushrooms, capers, or olives. Enjoy this classic pasta dish!

Ingredients:

• 350 g of spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (400 g) crushed tomato or diced peeled tomato
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to reduce acidity)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (or you can use fresh basil)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, to serve)

Preparation:

Cook spaghetti according to package directions in salted water, reserving a cup of cooking water before draining spaghetti.

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat, add the onion and cook until translucent.

Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour the crushed tomato or diced tomatoes into the pan, if you use whole tomatoes you can break them up with a wooden spoon.

Add sugar (if using), salt, pepper, oregano and basil, stir well.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little of the spaghetti cooking water to reach the desired consistency.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings according to your taste.

When the spaghetti is ready, drain it and mix it with the sauce.

Serve the red spaghetti on individual plates and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Ready! Now you can enjoy some delicious red spaghetti. You can customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients, such as mushrooms, capers or olives, depending on your preference. Enjoy!