Italian Herb Infused Spaghetti with Savory Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- Salt, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Pasta:
- PT10M
10 minutes
- Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- Add 12 ounces of spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.

2. Infuse the Olive Oil:
- PT5M
5 minutes
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning to the hot oil and stir for about 2 minutes until the herbs become fragrant.

3. Prepare the Sauce:
- PT10M
10 minutes
- Pour 24 ounces of pasta sauce into the skillet with the infused olive oil. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

4. Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- PT5M
5 minutes
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss the spaghetti well to ensure each strand is coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if necessary.

5. Garnish and Serve:
- PT2M
2 minutes
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delightful dinner.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation time: PT5M
5 minutes
- Cooking time: PT17M
17 minutes
- Total Time: PT22M
22 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Pasta, Italian, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe, Olive Oil, Italian Seasoning, Spaghetti, Family Meal, Vegetarian, Delicious

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1600 calories

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