Bursting with flavor, this go-to spaghetti recipe is extremely easy to quickly make yourself!

No need for any pre-made sauces, you only need 4 or 5 ingredients to make the best homemade spaghetti dish! Fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and mushrooms are all stars in this recipe!

I used to think you had to be an Italian chef to make spaghetti without a store-bought sauce. Who knew such a flavorful dish could be whipped up in under 30 minutes?!!

At least once a week I would end up searching, “easy spaghetti recipes,” and looking through so many different recipes for a simple go-to spaghetti dish. Now I can make my own without even following a recipe, and you will be able to too!

This dish is easily customizable, with just tomatoes, onion, and garlic for the base, you can add mushrooms if you have any, and adding a red bell pepper would also be delicious. You could also solely use canned tomatoes of course, but I try to keep a few fresh tomatoes on hand for times like this!

If you’re looking for something a bit more on the creamy side, check out my Creamy Baked “Feta” Pasta recipe on my Instagram!

Healing properties of Onion and Garlic

Each powerful ingredient in this recipe contributes something special to our health.

Both garlic and onions, have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties! They each contain high levels of inulin and FOS (fructooligosaccharides), which can help boost your immune system, improve your digestion, and provide fuel for the bacteria in your gut.

* It took time healing my microbiome for it to be able to properly digest garlic and onions, but now they are a base for so many of my meals!

As with anything that our stomachs don’t digest well, it’s best to start incorporating them in super small amounts. We have to give our gut a chance to learn to digest it rather than overwhelming it with a bunch of something it doesn’t know how to process!

What you’ll need:

This go-to spaghetti is so simple! Here’s what you’ll need:

  • fresh tomatoes
  • garlic
  • onion
  • mushrooms (optional)
  • a can of crushed tomatoes
  • pasta of choice, I either use penne or spaghetti, but any will be perfect
  • balsamic vinegar, could also use a red or white wine
  • dried oregano and basil

How to make this simple go-to spaghetti

To make this dish, you’ll need a pot for the pasta and a sauté pan for the sauce. 

Start by boiling the water for the pasta. 

Next, chop your garlic and onion and put them in a hot sauté pan with a splash of water. If you’re adding mushrooms chop those and the fresh tomatoes, and add them to the pan. 

Adding salt as everything cooks will help release moisture in the food, making your pasta much juicer. 

Mix in the seasonings like salt, pepper, and Italian spices (oregano, basil, and parsley), balsamic vinegar, and crushed tomatoes. 

Simmer for 10 minutes, add your pasta, and cook another minute with the sauce!

Take some deep breaths before you eat, admire what a beautiful meal you have created. So full of juicy vegetables bursting with flavor! Your gut loves being nourished!

Go-To Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mushrooms

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Simple go-to pasta with only 5 simple ingredients. Packed with flavor, this recipe will make you never want to buy a pre-made pasta sauce ever again!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword 5 ingredient pasta, easy dinner, mushroom pasta, simple pasta recipe, vegan spaghetti
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 fresh tomatoes chopped
  • 1 container mushrooms any will work, I like shiitake
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Start boiling the water for the pasta
  • Dice the onion and garlic, heat a sauté pan to medium high heat and add the onion and garlic. add salt and pepper
    Dice the mushrooms, adding them in as you go, then the tomatoes
  • Sauté everything for about 5 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked through or until the onion in soft.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients- the canned tomatoes, oregano, basil, and balsamic.
    Simmer for about 7-10 more minutes, until flavors meld.
  • Add your cooked pasta, with a tablespoon or two of the pasta water to help bind the noodles and sauce!
  • Taste and adjust seasonings with salt, pepper and more oregano.
    Enjoy!