Vintage Martin's Handcrafted Spaghetti with 1920s Tomato Sauce

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A slow-simmered tomato sauce honoring Martin Guitar's 'authentic' 1920s reissue philosophy, featuring hand-rolled pasta and heirloom tomatoes. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 100 minutes pairs San Marzano tomatoes, Pasta flour, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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: 45 min Cook: 55 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz pasta flour with 1/2 cup cold water and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, then rest 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon until no large chunks remain. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Roll rested dough into 1/8-inch-thick sheets, cut into 1/4-inch strips, and cook in boiling salted water for 3 minutes until al dente. Toss with 1/4 cup fresh basil and 1 tsp sea salt.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Vintage Martin's Handcrafted Spaghetti with 1920s Tomato Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 100 minutes (45 min prep + 55 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Vintage Martin's Handcrafted Spaghetti with 1920s Tomato Sauce?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep san marzano tomatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vintage Martin's Handcrafted Spaghetti with 1920s Tomato Sauce?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Vintage Martin's Handcrafted Spaghetti with 1920s Tomato Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Vintage Martin's Handcrafted Spaghetti with 1920s Tomato Sauce?

Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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