Homestyle Tomato Spaghetti
Quick & Easy Tomato Spaghetti Recipe Using Fresh Ingredients
Today for dinner, let’s make a delicious tomato spaghetti at home, featuring the refreshing taste and rich flavor of fresh tomatoes! It’s simple enough for anyone to follow, and the deep flavor that fills your mouth will surely make you happy. Once you taste it, you’ll find yourself wanting to make it again and again.
Basic Ingredients- Spaghetti 150g
- 1/2 large ripe tomato
- 5 cloves garlic
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- Pinch of dried oregano flakes
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare a large, deep pot and fill it with plenty of water for cooking the spaghetti. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. While the water heats up, you can start preparing the sauce to save time.
Step 2
Take half of a fresh, ripe tomato that you’ve washed thoroughly. Remove the stem and cut it into large, bite-sized pieces. Cutting the tomato into larger chunks will help maintain a pleasant texture when sautéed, making it more delicious.
Step 3
Peel the 5 cloves of garlic, then thinly slice them. Slicing the garlic thinly allows its flavor to infuse beautifully into the olive oil, deepening the sauce’s taste.
Step 4
Once the water is at a rolling boil, add about 1 teaspoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt to prevent the spaghetti from sticking together. Add the spaghetti and cook it according to the package directions, but remove it about 1 minute earlier to achieve an al dente texture. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Step 5
In a skillet that has not yet been heated, add 4 tablespoons of high-quality olive oil. Add the thinly sliced garlic. Turn on the heat to medium-low only after adding the garlic to prevent it from burning and to allow its aroma to gently release. Sauté the garlic slowly until it turns a light golden brown and becomes fragrant.
Step 6
As soon as the garlic becomes fragrant, add the large pieces of tomato to the pan and sauté over medium-high heat. Gently mash the tomatoes with your spatula as you stir. This helps release their juices, creating a flavorful sauce. Taste the sauce and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference. You can also add a pinch of dried oregano flakes at this stage for an extra layer of aroma.
Step 7
Once the sauce begins to simmer slightly and the tomatoes soften and start to break down, add the drained al dente spaghetti directly into the pan. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss everything together quickly for about 1 minute, allowing the sauce and pasta to emulsify. The pasta water will help thicken the sauce and give the spaghetti a beautiful sheen. Turn off the heat, and plate your delicious tomato spaghetti. Enjoy your delightful meal!
