Baked Spaghetti with Tomato Basil Sauce

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A one-pan pasta dish where al dente spaghetti melds with a vibrant tomato-basil sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 258 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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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.

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