
Few dishes hit the comfort-food sweet spot quite like a bowl of spaghetti in a deeply flavored tomato sauce, and this version is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again. The sauce starts with thinly sliced garlic coaxed slowly in olive oil until pale golden and fragrant — that low-and-slow step is what builds the rich, savory base before the San Marzano tomatoes even hit the pan. Crushing the tomatoes by hand keeps the texture rustic and uneven, which means the sauce clings to every strand of pasta in the most satisfying way. A long simmer lets everything reduce and concentrate, and finishing with torn fresh basil and a drizzle of good olive oil lifts the whole dish at the very end. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is reassuringly straightforward — every ingredient is easy to source and verify, with no flour-based thickeners, legume-derived additives, or processed shortcuts hiding in the sauce. Tossing the drained spaghetti directly into the skillet with a splash of starchy pasta water is the move that makes the sauce coat the noodles rather than pool at the bottom of the bowl. Top it with freshly grated Parmesan if you like, and dinner is genuinely done.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the kosher salt, then the spaghetti, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente — tender with a slight resistance at the center, about 1–2 minutes less than the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining. Drain the spaghetti through a colander and set aside.
While the pasta water heats, pour the canned tomatoes into a large bowl and crush them by hand, breaking them into rough, uneven pieces. Set aside.
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