Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (16 oz) Spaghetti noodles (store brand)
- 1 jar (24 oz) Marinara sauce or Pasta sauce
- 4 ½ cups Water (or vegetable broth for more flavor)
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or Butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Gather a large, deep pot or a high-sided skillet. If your pot isn’t wide enough to fit the spaghetti comfortably, snap the dry noodles in half so they lie flat. Measure out your water, seasonings, and sauce to have them ready for a quick assembly.
- Place the dry spaghetti, marinara sauce, water, oil, and all seasonings into the pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Once boiling, use a pair of tongs or a sturdy fork to stir the noodles, ensuring they are fully submerged and not clumped together. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The sauce will thicken significantly as the water evaporates and the pasta softens.
- Once the pasta is al dente and the sauce has reached a creamy consistency, remove the pot from the heat. Let it sit for 2 minutes; this allow the sauce to “set” and cling to the noodles perfectly. Use a pasta fork to swirl generous portions into bowls. If you have a few cents left in the budget, garnish with a sprinkle of dried parsley or a dash of parmesan cheese before serving hot.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes