Delicious Bear Spaghetti: A Quick Family Meal Recipe
Looking for a comforting meal that the entire family will love? Look no further than Delicious Bear Spaghetti: A Quick Family Meal Recipe. This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of San Marzano tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, creating a sauce that’s both simple and sophisticated. With a prep time of just 5 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes, you’ll have dinner on the table in no time. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. Plus, this recipe is versatile—you can easily customize it by adding your favorite veggies or proteins. Gather around the dinner table and enjoy this scrumptious spaghetti that is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb spaghetti
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 10 whole peeled garlic cloves
- 1 handful of fresh basil (including stems)
- 56 oz San Marzano tomatoes (two 28 oz cans)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until slightly underdone; reserve one cup of pasta water.
- In a saucepan, combine olive oil, garlic cloves, and fresh basil; simmer for 2-3 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Blend together San Marzano tomatoes, cooked garlic, and reserved basil to create a smooth sauce.
- Transfer sauce to a skillet, season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in chopped herbs, then combine the spaghetti with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot with grated cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg