The #1 Kid-Approved Spaghetti Recipe
Looking for a simple spaghetti recipe kids love? This 4-ingredient kid-approved marinara pasta is easy, healthy, and guaranteed to get seconds.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 165kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded, or grated parmesan
- 6 fresh basil leaves torn, can use more or less to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add spaghetti and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining.
- Warm marinara gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Drain pasta and immediately add to the warm marinara.
- Toss thoroughly to coat every strand.
- Add 1–2 tablespoons reserved pasta water if needed for silkiness.
- Turn off heat.
- Add cheese and toss lightly so it melts into the pasta.
- Fold in torn basil.
- Serve immediately and garnish with extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 501IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg |
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