Spaghetti With Tomatoes, Basil And Pecorino Romano

Name: Spaghetti With Tomatoes, Basil And Pecorino Romano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup tomatoes date, about 30; 200 grams spaghetti for this recipe I used De Cecco spaghettoni No. 412; 2 tablespoons pecorino romano; 6 basil leaves set aside 2 or 4 small to garnish; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 onion small; 2 hot peppers my secret ingredient!!!; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
Mince onions, dice garlic, and cut date tomatoes lengthwise.
2
Meanwhile bring a pot with water to a boil. When boiling, add coarse salt, and cook pasta following package instructions. Besides the quality of Pasta De Cecco, the main reason I am using this brand is because time indications on the package are very precise. For example, according to the package, cooking time for this pasta format - spaghettoni- is 13 minutes, which in fact is exactly the real-time it took me to cook the pasta.
3
Heat a skillet with extra virgin olive oil (over medium high heat) and place diced garlic and hot peppers. Sautee for about 2-3 minutes to let flavors infuse into olive oil. Discard garlic and hot peppers.
4
On the same skillet, and keeping the same heat intensity, sautee onions for about two minutes.
5
Increase heat to high, add date tomatoes, and sautee for two minutes. Decrease heat to medium high and gently squeeze tomatoes to let the juices come out. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Drain pasta and transfer it to the skillet (over very low heat) with onions and tomatoes, add pecorino romano, and basil.
7
Since I want to get the most out of ingredients, I tear basil with my hands. An old Italian lady once told me to avoid cutting basil with a knife because it prevents essential oils from basil to let their aromas out (a.k.a Old Italian Wisdom!!!)
8
Blend all ingredients.

201

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup tomatoes date, about 30, 200 grams spaghetti for this recipe I used De Cecco spaghettoni No. 412, 2 tablespoons pecorino romano, 6 basil leaves set aside 2 or 4 small to garnish, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Tomatoes, Basil And Pecorino Romano 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!