Baked Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A one-pan pasta dish where al dente spaghetti melds with a vibrant tomato-basil sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. This Italian one-pot recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 258 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spaghetti
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add 12 oz spaghetti, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, simmering for 5 minutes until thickened.
3. Step 3: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet, toss to coat, then sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and transfer to the oven, baking for 15 minutes until heated through and bubbly.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven, top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.