Simple Spaghetti

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs plum tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 8 oz uncooked spaghetti
  • Fresh basil
  • romano cheese

Directions

  1. Dice the onion and chop the tomatoes. Cook the spaghetti as directed.

  2. In a 6-qt stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for about 25 minutes, until thickened.

  3. Meanwhile, chiffonade the basil. Stack 1/4 cup of leaves from largest to smallest; roll up with the biggest leaf on the outside. Slice the bundle into ribbons.

  4. When the sauce is ready, stir in the basil and a little sugar. Lightly toss the sauce with the drained spaghetti. When it’s time to eat, top with grated Romano and extra basil.

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