Pasta Pomodoro
Recipes Italian Main Dish Pasta Quick and Easy Vegetarian
Description
This Italian vegetarian dish is so simple and quick to prepare, you'll never use jarred sauce again. It's perfect for those days when you want a delicious meal but are short on time.
Ingredients
1/2 c. olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 t. crushed red pepper flakes
28 oz. can San Marzano whole, peeled tomatoes, puréed in a food processor or blender
1/2 t. kosher salt
1/4 c. chopped basil
12 oz. spaghetti
2 T. unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese
extra basil and Parmesan, for garnish
Directions
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; add chopped onion; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 3 minutes. Stir in the puréed tomatoes; season with salt.
Cook the sauce until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. When the sauce has thickened, stir in the fresh basil.
Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 c. of pasta water; drain the pasta.
Transfer the pasta back to the large pot; add the tomato sauce and hot pasta water; stir until the the pasta is coated in the sauce. Add butter and Parmesan cheese; toss until butter and cheese are melted.
Serve, garnished with basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
6 servings.