One-Pot Spaghetti Dinner

Spaghetti Dinner Tips

Can you cook spaghetti in spaghetti sauce?

Yes, you can cook pasta noodles in spaghetti sauce. This easy technique lets you skip the cumbersome task of boiling the pasta in water and draining separately. The tomato juice in this recipe gives the sauce enough liquid to cook the dried pasta. While the ingredients are simmering, stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

How do you cook spaghetti in a pot?

To cook spaghetti in a pot, you first need to pour the sauce in and season it with salt. Seasoning pasta water (or sauce!) with salt is a crucial step to impart flavor. Allow the sauce to come to a boil before adding the spaghetti. Stir occasionally. For more tips, be sure to check out our step-by-step guide on how to make spaghetti.

How do you make "regular" spaghetti better?

To make your regular spaghetti better: make homemade sauce (try one of these homemade pasta sauce recipes). “I add Better Than Bouillon to make storebought sauce taste like it’s been simmering forever,” explains field editor Angela Lively.