Start the Sauce

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until just fragrant (about 1–2 minutes — don’t let it brown).

Add the dried oregano and saute gently for a minute to bloom the herb

Add the Tomatoes

Pour in the tomatoes, crush them gently with the back of a wooden spoon, and let everything simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and a small pinch of sugar if needed (taste, taste, taste!)

Cook the Pasta

Boil spaghetti in well-salted water until just under al dente (about 1 minute less than the package says). Save a cup of the pasta water.

Toss & Combine

Add the drained pasta to the sauce. Pour in a splash of pasta water and toss it all together over low heat for 1–2 minutes until the sauce clings to each strand of pasta

Finish It Off

Tear in some basil, drizzle a little more olive oil over the top, and plate it up. Add Parmesan if you're into that — I am.