Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• •12 ounces spaghetti
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• •1 teaspoon dried basil
• •1 teaspoon dried oregano
• •1 teaspoon sugar
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
• •Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the crushed tomatoes, followed by the dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

6. 6

   Simmer the marinara sauce on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss to combine well.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.