Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs	1135g / 40oz	Fresh ripe tomatoes
1/3 cup	78ml	Italian olive oil
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Chopped onion
30		Garlic
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh basil
		Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Spaghetti
3/4 cup	109g / 3.8oz	Parmesan cheese
20		Basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

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.

Source:
Patricia Wriedt

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