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Spicy Spaghetti: A Quick and Zesty Delight for Pasta Lovers

Spicy Spaghetti: A Quick and Zesty Delight for Pasta Lovers
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Calories
400 kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz.spaghetti
  • 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cupdiced onion
  • 2 tspred pepper flakes ((use less if you're sensitive to spice))
  • 1 Tbspminced garlic
  • 4 cupscherry tomatoes, halved ((or mini San Marzanos if available))
  • 1 tspdried oregano
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1/4 tspblack pepper
  • 1/3 cupgrated parmesan cheese ((plus more for topping))
  • 2 Tbspfresh chopped basil ((plus more for topping))

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add spaghetti. Cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about ½ cup of the water. Set aside.

  2. 2

    While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir red pepper flakes into onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to crush the tomatoes slightly.

  5. 5

    Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce, along with grated parmesan and chopped basil. Toss to coat evenly.

  6. 6

    Serve topped with more parmesan, basil, and red pepper flakes.