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✨ Fresh tomatoes, garlic, butter and basil — slow-cooked to perfection and tossed with spaghetti.
A cozy, comforting bowl of goodness that’s creamy, tangy and full of flavour!
🍝 Tomato Spaghetti
A classic Italian-style spaghetti made with fresh tomatoes cooked in butter and garlic, flavoured with basil and finished with cheese.
This homemade sauce is simple yet rich — perfect for both kids and adults!
✅ No store-bought sauce
✅ Kids-approved flavour
✅ Ready in under 40 minutes
✅ Comfort meal for any day
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Serves: 3–4
- Cuisine: Italian
- Course: Dinner / Lunch
Ingredients
✅ For Tomato Base
- Tomatoes – 5 to 6 (cut into halves)
- Butter – 1 tbsp
✅ For Sauce
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 6 to 7 cloves (finely chopped)
- Onion – 1 medium (finely chopped)
- Chilli flakes – 1–2 tsp (adjust as per spice)
- Basil leaves – handful
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper powder – 1 tsp
- Oregano – 1 tsp 🌿
- Grated cheese – as needed
✅ For Spaghetti
- Spaghetti – 300 g
- Water – 5 litres
- Salt – plenty (like sea water 🌊)
👩🍳 Method
1️⃣ Cook & Peel Tomatoes
- Heat butter in a pan, add halved tomatoes.
- Cook for 5 mins till soft.
- Cool slightly & peel skin.
- Blend with basil leaves and 1 red chili (optional).
Tip: Skip chili if cooking for kids.
2️⃣ Prepare Tomato Sauce
- In the same pan, melt butter.
- Add finely chopped garlic & saute 5–10 mins on medium-low flame.
- Add onions, saute till soft & golden.
- Add chilli flakes, then pour in the blended tomato puree.
- Add salt & let it cook for 20–25 mins on medium flame.
- Finish with pepper powder and oregano for that Italian aroma. 🌿
3️⃣ Cook Spaghetti
- Boil 5 litres of water with plenty of salt (should taste like sea water).
- Add spaghetti & cook till 90% done.
- Strain and save the pasta water.
4️⃣ Combine Everything
- Take required amount of tomato sauce in a pan.
- Add spaghetti & 2–3 ladles of pasta water.
- Toss well and cook for 5 mins till the sauce coats evenly.
- Add cheese & mix well.
5️⃣ Serve
- Plate the spaghetti neatly.
- Top with grated cheese & basil leaves.
- Serve hot! 🍝✨
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
- Garlic bread 🥖
- Green salad 🥗
- Lemonade or juice 🍋
Perfect for:
✅ Cozy family dinners
✅ Kids’ lunchbox
✅ Weekend comfort meals
💡 Tips for Best Taste
- Always save pasta water — it adds creaminess.
- Cook pasta only till 90%, finish cooking in sauce.
- Fine chopping = smoother sauce.
- Skip chilli for kids or replace with pepper.
- Butter gives richness, olive oil adds lightness — choose your mood!
🔄 Variations
| Version | Change |
|---|---|
| Creamy | Add a splash of fresh cream before finishing. |
| Veggie-loaded | Add sautéed mushrooms, capsicum or zucchini. |
| Cheesy | Mix in grated mozzarella at the end. |
| Herby | Replace basil with parsley or mixed herbs. |
| Spicy | Add extra chilli flakes while cooking. |
🥗 Nutritional Benefits
- Fresh tomatoes: rich in antioxidants & Vitamin C
- Garlic: boosts immunity
- Basil: aids digestion
- Pasta: provides steady energy
- Cheese: adds calcium & protein
Balanced comfort food for all ages! 💚
🧊 Storage
- Sauce: 2–3 days in refrigerator
- Cooked pasta: best enjoyed fresh
- To reheat: warm on low flame with a splash of pasta water or butter
Simple, fresh & full of flavour — this Tomato Spaghetti is the ultimate bowl of comfort 🍅💛
Try it today & tag me when you make it! ✨
🎥 Video Tutorial
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