Tomato Basil Spaghetti

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• kosher salt
• 3/4 lb dried spaghetti
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion (yellow or )
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bunches fresh basil, leaves chopped
• ground black pepper and kosher salt, to taste
• 14 1/2 ounces whole tomatoes with juice
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (about 1 oz)
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (opt. to taste)

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to boil. cook the spaghetti to al dente, about 8 minutes or according to your package directions.
• 2 meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the onion, garlic, half of the basil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent - about 5 minutes. add the tomatoes and the tomato sauce. bring to a simmer while you break up the tomatoes with the side of a spoon. simmer gently for about 4 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 drain the pasta and put in a large serving bowl. pour over the sauce and add all but a handful of the left over basil. toss until the pasta is well coated with sauce. top with the remaining chopped basil, grated cheese and dried red pepper flakes. enjoy!