Sesame Free Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

Few dishes deliver the kind of deep, soul-satisfying comfort that a bowl of spaghetti in a slow-simmered tomato sauce can. This version builds its flavor the right way — garlic coaxed to pale gold in good olive oil, hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat, and fresh basil stirred in at the very end. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of sesame in any form, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden tahini, sesame oil, or seed-based additives sneaking into your dinner. The technique of finishing the pasta directly in the sauce — with a splash of starchy cooking water — is what separates a truly great plate from a mediocre one, giving you that glossy, clingy coating on every strand. A drizzle of finishing olive oil and a handful of freshly grated Parmesan bring it all together into something that tastes far more luxurious than the ingredient list suggests. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.

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