Spaghetti With “Authentic” Roman Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With “Authentic” Roman Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes with juice; 1 lb dried spaghetti; freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes with juice
1 lb dried spaghetti
freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or pecorino romano cheese

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan with the onions, parsley, carrots, celery, garlic, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
2
Saute/stir over medium heat until the vegetables are very soft without allowing them to brown, 20-25 minutes.
3
Add in the wine; increase heat and let the wine all but evaporate, stirring often.
4
Add in the tomatoes and 1 cup water; cover, bring to a boil; then decrease heat to maintain a gentle simmer; cook 30 minutes.
5
Puree the sauce with an immersion blender.
6
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt and spaghetti; cook, stirring often, until al dente.
7
Drain spaghetti and transfer to a heated serving bowl into which you have ladled some of the sauce topped with a sprinkle of grated cheese.
8
Top the spaghetti with more sauce and another sprinkling of cheese.
9
The pasta should be well napped but not swimming in sauce; serve immediately.
10
Pass extra sauce and cheese at the table.

232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 2 sprigs fresh flat leaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped, 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With “Authentic” Roman Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti With “Authentic” Roman Tomato Sauce

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