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Spaghetti with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce

Get ready to transform ordinary spaghetti into something extraordinary with this roasted garlic tomato sauce recipe. The sweet, mellow flavors of roasted garlic combined with rich tomatoes create a sauce that's both comforting and sophisticated.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 450g spaghetti
  • 2 whole heads of garlic
  • 2 28 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the tops off garlic heads to expose cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast for 40-45 minutes until golden and soft.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into pot. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon. Stir in herbs and seasonings. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.