Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico
fowl, pasta, poultry
2 1/2 pound fresh ripe tomatoes
1/3 cup italian olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
30 milliliter garlic
2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
salt & pepper to taste
1 1/4 pound spaghetti
3/4 cup 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 waterto 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 thegrated cheese. Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves. Serve at once.
Yield: 8 servings
Preparation Time: 0:0
