Garlic Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

This quick and easy Garlic Spaghetti Sauce recipe is bursting with fresh flavor! Adopted and adapted from a classic, this recipe comes together in under 20 minutes. Enjoy the fragrant garlic infused olive oil base, enhanced with your choice of parsley or basil. Feel free to elevate it further with additions like sliced black olives, sautéed mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a weeknight meal!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Calories 247.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.2 (39 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Spaghetti Sauce

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How to Make Garlic Spaghetti Sauce

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, or until softened but not browned.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley (or basil) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly wilted.
  4. Cook 1 pound of spaghetti according to package directions.
  5. Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  6. Pour the garlic sauce over the cooked spaghetti. Add a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Toss gently to coat. (Optional: Add 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/2 cup sautéed mushrooms, or 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes).
  8. Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty French bread and extra Parmesan cheese on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

45g

Carbs

1g