Spaghetti is a classic dish that never goes out of style. Whether you’re making dinner for the family or hosting a casual gathering with friends, spaghetti is always a crowd-pleaser. While traditional spaghetti sauce can take hours to simmer on the stove, sometimes you just don’t have the time or energy to spend hours in the kitchen. That’s where this easy semi-homemade spaghetti sauce recipe comes in.

By using a few store-bought ingredients and adding some fresh herbs and spices, you can create a delicious and flavorful spaghetti sauce in just a fraction of the time it would take to make it from scratch. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a homemade meal without all the fuss.

Here is the recipe for easy semi-homemade spaghetti sauce:

Ingredients:
– 1 24-ounce jar of your favorite store-bought spaghetti sauce
– 1 can of diced tomatoes
– 1 onion, diced
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– 1 teaspoon of dried basil
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
– Cooked spaghetti noodles

Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the garlic from burning.
3. Pour in the jar of spaghetti sauce and the can of diced tomatoes. Stir to combine with the onion and garlic.
4. Add the dried basil, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and salt and pepper to the sauce. Stir well to distribute the seasonings throughout the sauce.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Just before serving, stir in the fresh chopped parsley to add a burst of flavor to the sauce.
7. Serve the sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles and enjoy!

This easy semi-homemade spaghetti sauce is perfect for those nights when you want a homemade meal without all the effort. The combination of store-bought sauce and fresh ingredients gives the sauce a delicious homemade flavor that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Give this recipe a try and see just how easy and delicious homemade spaghetti sauce can be!