Donna's Spaghetti with Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound spaghetti noodles
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it to the sauce. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Serve the spaghetti with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is believed to have originated in southern Italy.
• The name "spaghetti" comes from the Italian word "spaghetto", which means "little strings."
• Tomatoes were not used in Italian cooking until the 16th century.