Spaghetti Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in the tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Mix the cooked spaghetti into the sauce. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Interesting Facts

• Spaghetti is one of the most common types of pasta.
• The word "spaghetti" is derived from the Italian word "spaghetto," which means "string."
• Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and lycopene, which is an antioxidant.