Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 12, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Marcus Nilsson Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: 4 to 6 Serves Making marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes is a game-changer. Our secret to infusing it with big flavor? Simmering with sprigs of basil, then finishing with Parmesan and pasta water. Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces long pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons) 2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, or a combination of beefsteak, heirloom, and Campari tomatoes, grated on a box grater (3 cups) 2 basil sprigs, plus fresh leaves for serving 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated (½ cup packed), plus more for serving Directions Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until slightly less than al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain. Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high until just sizzling, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and basil sprigs; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to about 2 cups, 8 to 10 minutes. Discard basil. Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water; cook, stirring, until pasta is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and continue stirring and shaking pan, adding more pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce. Serve, sprinkled with more cheese, basil leaves, and pepper, and drizzled with oil. Rate it Print