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Spaghetti with tomato sauce, in the style of Naples

Spaghetti Napoli with tomato sauce

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A classic Italian tomato sauce, made with herbs, onions, carrots, celery, and ham, simmered until tender. Served over spaghetti and topped with Parmesan c…

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Recipe from Alf1958, Matthias, Schnobby and 4 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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These spaghetti with tomato sauce, known worldwide as “spaghetti al pomodoro,” are a simple and quick dish. They are often a favorite among children.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodSlow cooking
  • Estimated cost$9.22 $2.31 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.31
  • $5.16
  • $0.21
  • $0.18
  • $0.26
  • $0.58
  • $0.59
  • $0.66
  • $0.27

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the ham cubes in a little olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the chopped onion in a pan until it becomes translucent.
  3. Add the diced carrots and celery, then sauté them until softened. ≈ 3 min
  4. Add the canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste to taste, reduce slightly, then deglaze with a splash of red wine.
  5. Add the finely chopped or pressed garlic. ≈ 3 min
  6. Season with salt and pepper; you may also add a little sugar or balsamic vinegar to sweeten the sauce. ≈ 2 min
  7. Add the herbs and bay leaf. ≈ 3 min
  8. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes, adding a little water if needed.
  9. Cook the spaghetti in boiling, salted water until al dente.
  10. Pass the sauce through a food processor or a sieve, depending on your preference, and then adjust the seasoning. ≈ 2 min
  11. Pour the sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Spaghetti Napoli with tomato sauce

  • 500 g of spaghetti$1.31
  • 1 can (400g) of tomatoes$5.16
  • 1 onion$0.21
  • 2 cloves of garlic$0.18
  • 100 g of celery$0.26
  • 1 to 2 carrots$0.58
  • a little olive oil$0.59
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving$0.66
  • salt, pepper, and a little sugar$0.27

Total$9.22

that's $2.31 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 500 g of spaghetti
  • 40 g of diced ham
  • 1 can (400g) of tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 100 g of celery
  • 1 to 2 carrots
  • a little olive oil
  • Tomato concentrate, to taste
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • salt, pepper, and a little sugar
  • oregano, basil, thyme, and rosemary, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • balsamic vinegar, to taste (optional)

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