Delicious Quick Bear Spaghetti: Your Family's New Favorite Meal

Delicious Quick Bear Spaghetti is a comforting Italian dish prepared in just 25 minutes, ideal for busy nights.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: comfort food, Delicious Quick Bear Spaghetti, family meal, quick recipes, spaghetti, Weeknight Dinner

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 350kcal

Equipment

Large Pot
small saucepan
blender or food processor
Skillet

Ingredients

For the Pasta

1 pound Spaghetti or whole wheat/gluten-free pasta as alternative

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality preferred
4 cloves Whole Peeled Garlic Cloves fresh garlic delivers the best results
1 bunch Fresh Basil (including stems) dried basil can substitute
2 cans San Marzano Tomatoes 28 oz each, sweet and low in acidity
to taste Kosher Salt adjust seasoning as necessary
to taste Freshly Ground Pepper adjust seasoning as necessary

For Serving

to taste Fresh Basil or Parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Start by cooking spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water for 6-7 minutes. You want it slightly underdone since it will finish cooking later; remember to reserve 1 cup of pasta water!
In a small saucepan, gently heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-low. Add the whole peeled garlic cloves and fresh basil, letting them infuse until the garlic turns golden and the basil wilts, then set aside to cool.
Grab your blender or food processor and puree the San Marzano tomatoes, infused garlic, basil leaves, and a splash of the infused oil until smooth. This will be the luscious base of your sauce!
Pour the blended sauce into a skillet over medium heat. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, letting it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened and aromatic.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil for that bright, herby punch. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; feel free to reserve a bit of sauce for drizzling later.
Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce and toss gently to coat. If it appears too thick, slowly incorporate some of the reserved pasta water until you achieve a desirable consistency.
For a delightful finish, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over each serving for an extra layer of flavor.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze sauce separately for maximum freshness up to 3 months. Reheat with reserved pasta water as needed to restore consistency.

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