Spaghetti Margherita

Enjoy a taste of Italy with this easy Spaghetti Margherita recipe! Del Monte Spaghetti is tossed in a rich tomato sauce with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and garlic, then topped with creamy mozzarella cheese. A fresh and flavorful pasta dish that’s perfect for family meals or special dinners.

Recipe Details

Category Pasta and Noodles

Preparation Time 10 mins

Cooking Time 11 mins

Servings 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp garlic, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced into half
1 pouch DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce (500g)
1/2 cup pasta water
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, shredded
3/4 pack DEL MONTE Spaghetti (400g), cooked
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, sliced

Cooking Tools Needed

Chopping Board, Measuring Cups, Pot, Grater, Measuring Spoons, Spatula, Knife, Pan, Strainer

Cooking Skills Needed

Boiling, Slicing, Sautéing, Simmering

Directions

1.

Heat olive oil then sauté the garlic until aromatic. Add the cherry tomatoes.
2.

Add DEL MONTE Filipino Style Spaghetti Sauce and reserved pasta water. Add oregano then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
3.

Add half of the basil. Toss in the cooked DEL MONTE Spaghetti. Pour into a serving dish. Immediately top with sliced mozzarella and garnish with remaining basil.