Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 6 quarts water; 12 ounces uncooked spaghetti; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 6 tablespoons grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fine sea salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 quarts water
12 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
6 tablespoons grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Squeeze juice and seeds from tomato halves into a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl, reserving juices; discard seeds. Finely chop tomatoes.
2
Heat 2 T. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds or just until garlic begins to brown, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, reserved juices, 1/2 t. salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 15 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.
3
Bring 6 quarts water and remaining 2 T. salt to a boil in an 8-quart pot. Add pasta to pot; stir. Cover; return water to a boil. Uncover and cook 8 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
4
Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to tomato mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until sauce is thick and pasta is al dente, tossing to combine. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with basil; toss. Place 1 cup pasta mixture on each of 6 plates. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 t. of remaining oil; sprinkle with 1 T. cheese.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, peeled and halved lengthwise, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Fresh 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 Fresh Tomato Sauce

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