One-Pot Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fusilli Pasta
1 hour 30 minutes
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About One-Pot Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fusilli Pasta
This One-Pot Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fusilli Pasta recipe is a weeknight winner! Bursting with fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables, this wholesome pasta dish is surprisingly easy to make. The homemade marinara sauce, simmered to perfection with crushed garlic, adds a depth of flavour that elevates this simple meal.While making the sauce from scratch takes a bit of time, the incredible aroma filling your kitchen is reward enough. The slightly spicy sauce pairs beautifully with crusty garlic bread (recipe not included).Get ready to impress your family with this flavourful and satisfying pasta dinner – a true taste of Italy in your own home!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep15 minutes
Cook1 hour 15 minutes
Total1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Marinara Sauce
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
- 5 clove Garlic minced
- 1 Onion large, sliced
- 1/2 Bell Peppers green, sliced
- 1/2 Bell Peppers also known as pimento, red, sliced
- 350 gm Canned Tomatoes chopped, with their juices
- 2 tsp Basil dried
- 1/2 tsp Pepper black, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Flakes red
- Salt Salt to taste
For the Pasta
- 475 gm Fusilli Pasta uncooked
- 175 gm Parmesan Cheese for serving, freshly grated
Instructions
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until lightly browned.
- Add sliced onion and bell peppers. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in canned tomatoes with their juices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with dried basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Cook the Pasta
- While the sauce simmers, cook fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente.
Combine and Serve
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, topping each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality canned tomatoes.
- If your sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or pasta cooking water to thin it out.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or zucchini, to your sauce.
- To make this a complete meal, add cooked Italian sausage or meatballs to the sauce.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 542mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1095IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 381mgIron: 2mg
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Looks so wonderful! Thanks for posting.
This looks so appetizing! Thank you.
Looks so good! Can’t wait to try it.