Introduction
There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of Spaghetti Marinara. It’s quick, it’s classic, and it’s the perfect showcase of Italian cooking - simple ingredients, cooked right. With Pomoro Marinara, you get the soul of Italy in a jar, ready to toss with pasta for a meal that feels homemade without hours at the stove.
What is Spaghetti Marinara?
Spaghetti Marinara is one of the most iconic Italian pasta dishes. At its heart, it’s just spaghetti, tomato sauce, garlic, and onions - but the magic lies in how those ingredients come together. The sauce clings to each strand of pasta, delivering tangy tomato flavour balanced with olive oil and fresh basil. It’s a dish that proves simplicity is often the best recipe.
Why Use Pomoro?
Great pasta starts with a great sauce. Pomoro Marinara is slow-cooked with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, and onions, giving you rich flavour that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours. It saves time, guarantees consistency, and makes sure every plate of spaghetti tastes authentically Italian.
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 200 g dried spaghetti
- 200 g (¾ cup) Pomoro Marinara Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves (about 8–10), torn by hand
- 30 g (¼ cup) parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Method
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Cook the spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente (check the packet for timing). Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining. -
Prepare the sauce
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. Add Pomoro Marinara Sauce and let it warm gently for 2–3 minutes. -
Combine pasta and sauce
Add drained spaghetti to the sauce. Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water and toss vigorously until the sauce clings to the pasta. The starch in the water helps emulsify the sauce, giving it a silky finish. -
Finish and serve
Stir in fresh basil, season with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Pro Tips
- Always salt your pasta water generously - it’s the only chance to season the pasta itself.
- Don’t skip the pasta water - it’s liquid gold that helps bind sauce to pasta.
- Use freshly grated parmesan instead of pre-grated for maximum flavour.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of chilli flakes when sautéing garlic.
Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)
Calories: 590 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 78 g
• Protein: 18 g
• Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Fibre: 6 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Calcium: 200 mg
• Iron: 3.5 mg
FAQs
Can I use wholewheat pasta instead of regular spaghetti?
Yes, wholewheat spaghetti works well and adds extra fibre.
Can I make this vegan?
Absolutely — just skip the parmesan or use a vegan cheese alternative.
Does Pomoro Marinara work with other pasta shapes?
Yes, penne, fusilli, or rigatoni all work beautifully with this sauce.
Serving Ideas
Pair Spaghetti Marinara with garlic bread, a fresh side salad, or grilled vegetables. For a more indulgent meal, add a glass of red wine on the side.
Conclusion
Classic Spaghetti Marinara is proof that simple dishes can be the most satisfying. With Pomoro Marinara, you get a rich, authentic sauce that makes your pasta taste like it’s straight from Italy — in under 20 minutes.
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