This Pasta Pomodoro is spaghetti pasta smothered in a homemade tomato sauce seasoned with garlic, fresh basil, and crushed red pepper all topped with freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. There is no need to visit the local Italian restaurant when you can make this fresh in your kitchen where you control the ingredients and the...
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Place a large pot of water on the stove to boil.
- 2. Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor.
- 3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add the onion and cook until soft stirring several times; 7-10 minutes Add the garlic and red pepper flakes cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add the pureed tomatoes and simmer until the sauce is thickened; 15-20 minutes. While the sauce is simmering cook the spaghetti in the boiling water according to package directions and drain well.
- 4. Add the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the spaghetti to the sauce and toss to coat. Stir in the butter and Parmesan Cheese. If desired top with more Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves
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Zaaron Campbell
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is simple to make but packed with flavor. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on what I have on hand.
Wetstone Paving
[email protected]Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The sauce was so flavorful and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.
Cee Cee
[email protected]Overall, this is a solid pasta pomodoro recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple and flavorful pasta dish.
Josphat Rono
[email protected]The sauce was a little watery, but the flavor was good. I'll try reducing the liquid next time.
Adaez3 david
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and chili flakes next time.
Maddona Samimi
[email protected]Yummy!
Ruben Zavala
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the pasta came out great! The sauce was flavorful and the tomatoes were juicy. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a hit with my family.
nomvuyo mdakane
[email protected]This pasta dish was incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. The sauce was rich and tangy, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I added a bit of crumbled sausage to the sauce for extra protein, and it turned out amazing. Will definitely be