Recipe name:
Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Recipe category:
Pasta
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Recipe details:
2 1/2 lb Fresh ripe tomatoes 1/3 c Italian olive oil 1/2 c Chopped onion 3 cl Garlic 2 tb Chopped fresh basil Salt & pepper to taste 1 1/4 lb Spaghetti 3/4 c Parmesan cheese 20 Basil leaves Wash, peel & chop tomatoes, discarding seeds. Heat oil in a moderately deep pan, add onion & garlic and saute until onion is limp. Discard garlic and add tomatoes, chopped basil and salt & pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes over moderate heat. While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt to taste and add spaghetti. Boil until spaghetti is "al dente," aprox 8 to 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti, toss with the sauce and the grated cheese. Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves. Serve at once. |