Step 1

Start by heating a pot of water for your pasta. In the meantime, finely chop an onion and 4 cloves of garlic.

Step 2

Add uncooked spaghetti to boiling water along with salt. Follow the directions on the package and cook until al dente.

Step 3

Heat a pot on medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 4

Once the pepper flakes sizzle for about 10 seconds, add garlic.  Saute for 20 seconds.

Step 5

Now add onions. Season with a little salt. Saute for a 3-4 minutes until golden.

Step 6

Add the Rao’s Marinara sauce - you'll need 32 ounces of sauce for this recipe. It's amazing so hope you're using it.

Step 7

Season with 1/2 tsp of black pepper and salt to taste.  Stir.

Step 8

Cover with a lid for about 10 minutes.

Step 9

In the meantime, check on the spaghetti - should be done or close to it.

Step 10

Now add all the pasta to the sauce.

Step 11

Toss well. Add 1/2 cup of reserved starchy pasta water - more if needed. Toss. Turn off the stove. Season with salt or black pepper as needed.

Step 12

Add the basil.  Toss some more.

Step 13

Add parmesan cheese. Toss. This makes it nice and creamy.

Step 14

Top with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. It's insanely good.