Best Spaghetti Marinara Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY SCALLOP MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, parmesan rind, 1/2 cup water and half of the basil. Bring the sauce to a boil, then stir and reduce the heat to medium low; simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt.
• Increase the heat under the sauce to medium high, add the scallops and cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, about 5 minutes. Remove the parmesan rind, add the remaining basil and season with salt and more red pepper flakes.
• Drain the pasta and add to the skillet with the sauce; toss. Divide the pasta among bowls, drizzle with olive oil and top with more basil.

SPAGHETTI MARINARA

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is golden around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the onion, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juices and 1/2 cup water; continue cooking until the sauce is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt. Keep warm over low heat.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Add the pasta to the sauce along with the butter and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Increase the heat to medium and toss to coat, adding the remaining cooking water as needed to loosen the sauce. Transfer the pasta to bowls and drizzle with olive oil.

SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY TUNA MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor; set aside. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is just golden, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to medium high, add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Add the pureed tomatoes and 3/4 teaspoon salt and simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 6 more minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs; drain. Return the skillet to medium heat, add the pasta and tuna and cook, tossing, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
• Per serving: Calories: 487; Total Fat:11 grams; Saturated Fat:2 grams; Protein: 22 grams; Total carbohydrates: 71 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 22 milligrams; Sodium: 519 milligrams

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Split the squashes in half and scrape out seeds. Line an oven tray with aluminum foil. Season the spaghetti squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place flesh side down and roast for 30 to 40 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from the oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile heat the marinara sauce in a large saute pan.
• When squash is cool enough to handle, using a large kitchen spoon scrape the strands of squash from the inside of the skin. Toss the spaghetti squash in the pan with the hot marinara for just long enough to get hot. Serve and enjoy.

QUICK AND EASY SPAGHETTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions and then drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, puree the tomatoes with their juice in a blender with the garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Careful of it splashing, pour the tomato puree into the hot oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan.

SPAGHETTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel and chop the onion to measure 1/2 cup. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise, and cut out seeds and membrane. Chop enough bell pepper to measure 1/4 cup. Wrap any remaining bell pepper with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and bell pepper. Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the tomatoes with their liquid, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the fennel seed and pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently and does not spatter.
• Cover with lid; cook 35 minutes, stirring about every 10 minutes to make sure mixture is just bubbling gently and to prevent sticking. Lower the heat if the sauce is bubbling too fast.
• After the sauce has been cooking about 20 minutes, fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until the water is boiling rapidly. Add the spaghetti. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy.
• Place a strainer or colander in the sink. Pour the spaghetti in the strainer to drain. Serve with the tomato sauce.

INSTANT POT SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MARINARA

Steps:

• Add 1 cup water to a 6-quart Instant Pot®, then put the rack in the bottom with the handles going up the sides. Deeply pierce the squash all over 12 to 16 times with a fork, then place on the rack (if needed, trim the stem so the squash fits comfortably in the pot, but be careful not to cut into the squash itself).
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Meanwhile, add the canned tomatoes to a medium bowl and use your hands to lightly crush the tomatoes. Set aside.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Use 2 kitchen towels to remove the rack and squash to a cutting board. Carefully pour the water out of the pot. Allow the squash to cool slightly while you prepare the marinara sauce.
• Set the pot to high saute and allow it to heat up for 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the oil, then add the onions and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and starting to brown lightly, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the reserved tomatoes and a large pinch of salt and bring to a strong simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is reduced slightly and thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with additional salt and red pepper flakes if needed.
• While the sauce is reducing, remove the squash from the rack and split it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds, then use a fork to scrape the strands of squash from the inside of the skin.
• Transfer the squash to a large platter and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Season with more salt if needed, then top with the hot marinara sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil.

SPICY ROASTED TOMATO MARINARA WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• For the stock: Place the cheese rind, herb bundle, onion, celery, carrots, lemon rind, bay leaves, chicken stock, and water into a pot and bring to a bubble, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer at least 1 hour, and then remove the rind, herb bundle, and vegetables with a slotted spoon or strainer.;
• For the tomatoes: Heat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Arrange the tomatoes on a baking sheet or baking sheets in a single layer. Scatter the garlic among the tomatoes, dress with extra-virgin olive oil to coat and season with salt and pepper. Roast the tomatoes until they burst and skins split and begin to char, about 30 minutes. Cool the tomatoes until cool enough to handle and peel. Place the tomatoes in a bowl.
• For the marinara: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they melt into the oil. Add the sliced onions, chile, garlic, marjoram, and cover and cook to soften the onions, 10 to 15 minutes or until very sweet and soft. Add the tomato paste and stir 1 minute, then add the wine and stir a minute more. Stir in the prepared stock, prepared roasted tomatoes, parsley, and basil and simmer over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes more to combine flavors. Cool and store the sauce for a make-ahead meal.
• On the night you serve this meal heat the oven to 450 degrees F and cover a baking sheet with foil. Split the squash in half and scoop out the seeds, then season with salt and pepper and place cut-side down on baking sheet or sheets. Roast the squash 45 to 60 minutes, until very tender. Once the squash has been roasting 30 minutes, reheat the sauce over medium heat to a bubble, then reduce the heat to low and keep it warm. Turn the roasted squash over and shred each half with a fork turning the flesh into what looks like a yellow boat filled with spaghetti, drizzle the hot squash with a little extra-virgin olive oil and adjust the seasoning, top with lots of marinara and garnish with shredded cheese. Serve each "boat" on a platter and eat the squash and sauce right from the skin of the squash.

SPAGHETTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• While spaghetti is boiling, reheat tomato sauce in a 12-inch skillet over low heat until hot.
• Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss to coat, then serve with cheese.

QUICK AND EASY SPAGHETTI/MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and mix well.
• Use in any recipe calling for spaghetti type sauce. If not using immediately the sauce can be heated to cook in the flavors of seasonings. Heat in a sauce pan medium-low allow just to bubble. Cool and store.

LOW-CARB SPAGHETTI SQUASH SPAGHETTI WITH MUSHROOM MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic salt; saute until onion and mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 45 minutes.
• Pierce skin of the spaghetti squash in several places. Place in a microwave-safe bowl and cook, turning every few minutes, until tender, about 5 minutes per pound. Drain any liquid that accumulates in the bowl. Let squash cool until easily handled.
• Cut squash in half. Carefully scoop out seeds with a spoon and discard. Run a fork through the flesh, separating it into strands. Place strands directly in a strainer; excess liquid will continue to drain off.
• Divide squash among pasta bowls. Top with a generous portion of marinara and Parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI ALLA MARINARA

Steps:

• Blend tomatoes, tomato paste, water, simple syrup, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and sea salt together in a high-speed blender until smooth. Add more water if sauce is too thick.
• Place spiralized zucchini in a bowl; add sauce and toss to coat.

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI WITH LENTIL MARINARA

Steps:

• Place zucchini in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Bring lentils to a boil in a pot of 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and reduce heat; simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 clove garlic and carrots. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring marinara sauce to a rapid simmer, about 2 minutes. Press tomato paste against the sides of the pan using the back of a spoon.
• Stir 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 clove garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes into the marinara. Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until flavors meld, about 20 minutes. Pour in lentils; simmer until lentils have absorbed the marinara, about 10 minutes.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and the remaining 1 clove garlic. Seasoning with salt and pepper, cook until noodles are coated, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Serve noodles on plates with a ladleful of lentil marinara and a topping of Parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH MUSHROOMS AND MARINARA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise with sharp knife. Scoop out and discard seeds. Place squash halves cut side up in heavy-bottomed roasting pan. Brush squash with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until fork pierces flesh of the squash easily. If squash seems to be drying out while baking, brush with an additional tablespoon of olive oil.
• Remove squash from oven; cool just enough able to handle, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Using fork, scrape flesh from squash into "noodles" onto serving platter. If some of the strands clump or gather together, simply separate using your hands.
• In 10- to 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes longer. During last minute of cooking, stir in thyme.
• Set mushrooms aside.
• Ladle heated marinara sauce over spaghetti squash. Top with mushrooms and a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH RED WINE AND ROSEMARY MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large deep-sided nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, wine, sugar, basil, rosemary, salt, red pepper flakes (if using), and black pepper; bring to a brisk simmer over medium high heat.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced and thickened, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up the tomatoes with a large wooden spoon. Serve hot over spaghetti.

MAGIC BULLET SPAGHETTI SAUCE (MARINARA)

Steps:

• Start boiling water for pasta and cook per package directions.
• Add all sauce ingredients in the order listed, to the TALL CUP and twist on the CROSS BLADE.
• Place the cup on the Magic Bullet machine and press down on the cup for one second, then release pressure. Pause to let the ingredients settle, then quickly pulse again.
• Repeat pulsing technique until you've reached a good consistency.
• Twist off the cross blade and twist on the large-holed SHAKER/Steamer Top.
• Place the cup in the microwave and cook on high for 8-10 minutes, or until the meat is cooked. Microwaves vary, so check the mixture at about 7 minutes. If it starts to look dry, use an oven mitt to remove the cup from the microwave, stir the mixture and add a little more wine or water. Return to microwave to finish cooking.
• Serve over hot pasta.

QUICK BETTER THAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE (MARINARA) (VODKA)

Steps:

• In a large pot, cook crumbled Italtian Sausage over med heat.
• Once almost done, add Onions and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent then add Vodka.
• Add Garlic, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Red Pepper Flakes and Pesto and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add a splash of Olive Oil and serve over your favorite Pasta with Parmasean Cheese.

SPAGHETTI WITH ENOKITAKE MUSHROOMS AND MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a saucepan and cook until reduced by half. Stir often to prevent sticking.
• Heat oil in another saucepan and add garlic. Cook briefly and add tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook mushrooms in foil. Remove and discard lemon slices and dill sprigs. Add mushrooms to sauce.
• Cook and drain spaghetti. Pour sauce over and toss. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on side.

ZUCCHINI SPAGHETTI WITH LENTIL MARINARA

Steps:

• INSTRUCTIONS Add lentils and 2 cups of water to a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and liquid is evaporated, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute, until fragrant. Add the tomato sauce, wine, vinegar, basil, oregano, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low for 20 minutes. When lentils are done cooking, add them to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 - 10 min. In a separate pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and saute the zucchini pasta for 5 - 10 minutes, until desired tenderness is achieved. Puree 1 cup of the marinara sauce and reincorporate back into the sauce to increase thickness. Divide the pasta among four plates and top with lentil marinara. Serve hot. NOTES Fresh zucchini will often lose moisture as the zucchini pasta cooks so be sure to drain any liquid that has built up in the pan. The recipe holds well as leftovers, but the zucchini does tend to release extra moisture as it sits so be sure to drain pasta before serving. There will be a lot of leftover sauce, but it is yummy on regular pasta too. ;)

SPAGHETTI WITH MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, minced garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, salt, oregano, basil, and ground black pepper. Add capers and crushed red pepper if desired. Cover. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer, with cover, for 45 to 60 minutes.
• As simmering time nears, in a large pot with boiling salted water cook spaghetti until al dente.
• Toss spaghetti with cooked sauce. Serve warm.