FRESH SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

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Fresh Spaghetti With Tomatoes and Basil image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, minced
4 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil leaves
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
12 ounces spaghetti alla chitarra (see note)
Freshly grated imported Italian parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat the oil, then stir in the garlic. Before the garlic browns, stir in the tomatoes, basil, red pepper and salt to taste. Simmer for about 25 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  • While the sauce is simmering bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the sauce is cooked, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, stirring to separate the strands. When the water returns to the boil, cook for about a minute, then drain.
  • Divide the spaghetti among four to six warmed plates, add the sauce and serve at once. Pass grated parmesan cheese on the side.

Cecil Ward
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I'm not a huge fan of spaghetti, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the basil really added a nice touch.


Kona Islam
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This dish is a staple in our household. We make it at least once a month. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Frederick Coleman
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I'm a big fan of this recipe! The sauce is so flavorful and the spaghetti is cooked perfectly. I always add a bit of extra garlic to the sauce because I love the flavor.


Dhabalamu Simon
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes.


Flower prim
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. The dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to other vegetarians.


Ganga Shrestha
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would recommend using a jarred tomato sauce instead of making your own.


Dj Ridoy Khan
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I didn't have any fresh basil on hand, so I used dried basil instead. The dish still turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


lizz Porter
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The sauce was a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend reducing it for a longer period of time. Other than that, the dish was delicious!


RAJA TEHMOOr JEHANGIR
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic and red pepper flakes to the sauce to give it more flavor. I would also recommend using a different type of pasta, such as penne or rigatoni.


Khasheen Haider
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammed Hamasa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hav Have
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was a little tangy for my taste, so I added a bit of sugar to balance it out. Will definitely make this again.


Mennen
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


hani boy
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet so flavorful and delicious. The tomatoes and basil are a perfect combination, and the spaghetti cooks up perfectly al dente. I will definitely be making this again!