Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico
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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes
1/3 cup Italian olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
30 milliliters garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds spaghetti
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
20 bunches basil leaves
 

Preparation:

Wash, peel and chop tomatoes, discarding seeds. Heat oil in a moderately deep pan, add onion and garlic and sauté‚until onion is limp. Discard garlic and add tomatoes, chopped basil and salt and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes over moderate heat. While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt to taste and add spaghetti. Boil until spaghetti is "al dente," aprox 8 to 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti, toss with the sauce and the grated cheese. Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves. Serve at once.