Noodles With Tomato Sauce

1. 1

   Bring enough water to the boil to cover the noodles when they are added.

2. 2

   Add salt to taste.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, drop the tomato into a basin of boiling water and let stand about 9 seconds.

4. 4

   Peel the tomato and cut away the core.

5. 5

   Cut the tomato into 1/4-inch cubes.

6. 6

   There should be about 2 cups.

7. 7

   Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion and rosemary.

8. 8

   Cook, stirring, until the onion is wilted.

9. 9

   Add the tomato, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

10. 10

    Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Drop the noodles into the boiling water and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes if the noodles are fresh, 8 to 9 minutes if they are dried.

12. 12

    Drain well and add the tomato sauce.

13. 13

    Toss.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.