Spaghetti Marinara

Ingredients (2–3 log)

• 200–250 g spaghetti

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional but tasty)

• 1 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)

• 1 can (400 g) crushed tomatoes ya tomato puree

• Salt as per taste

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, acidity balance ke liye)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp dried basil (ya fresh ho toh best)

• Fresh basil / parsley for garnish

• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Banane ka Tarika

1. Spaghetti ubaalo

   Bade pot mein paani + achha sa salt daalo. Spaghetti al dente tak ubaalo. ½ cup pasta water reserve karo, phir drain.

2. Marinara sauce banao

   Pan mein olive oil heat karo. Onion daalo (agar use kar rahe ho) aur medium heat pe soft hone tak bhuno.

   Garlic aur chilli flakes add karo, 30 sec bhuno — jalna nahi chahiye.

3. Tomato time 🍅

   Crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper aur sugar add karo. Mix karo.

   Medium-low heat pe 10–15 min simmer karo jab tak sauce thick aur flavourful ho jaye.

4. Herbs add karo

   Oregano aur basil daalo. Taste check karo — salt ya pepper adjust karo.

5. Pasta + sauce

   Spaghetti sauce mein daalo. Thoda pasta water add karke ache se toss karo till sab coat ho jaye.

6. Serve karo

   Upar se fresh basil/parsley aur Parmesan daalo. Garam-garam serve 😋

Variations & Tips

• Restaurant-style: End mein 1 tbsp butter swirl karo.

• Spicy lovers 🌶️: Chilli flakes ya fresh chilli badhao.

• Protein add: Meatballs, grilled chicken ya mushrooms.

• Fresh tomatoes use kar rahe ho? 5–6 ripe tomatoes blanch karke puree bana lo.