2(14 1/2 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoonschopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoonchopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoonsugar
1/4teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
12 ouncesuncooked thin spaghetti
1(4 ounce) packagemozzarella cheese, shredded
1/3cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
Toppings
chopped fresh basil
freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Instructions
Sauté garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 1 minute or until lightly browned. Carefully stir in wine and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until thickened.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Stir together hot pasta, mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in a large serving bowl, tossing to coat until cheeses start to melt. Pour tomato sauce over pasta mixture, and toss to combine. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Red Wine-Tomato-and-Steak Pasta: Prepare sauce as directed. Stir 2 cups thinly sliced cooked steak into tomato mixture before simmering. Simmer 20 minutes or until thickened. Substitute 12 ounces penne pasta for thin spaghetti.
White Wine-Tomato-and-Clam Pasta: Prepare sauce as directed, substituting dry white wine for red wine. Stir in 2 drained (6.5-ounce) cans chopped clams to tomato mixture just before tossing with pasta mixture.