FRESH SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

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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.

Ram Kumar Bista
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This is my go-to recipe for spaghetti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nasreen Sajjad
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily change up the ingredients to suit my taste.


sophia shaw
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This recipe is a great weeknight meal.


Ehtisham Javed
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


M Usama
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I'm not a big fan of basil, so I used oregano instead. It was still very good.


Maile Limoni
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


EMON FREE FIRE
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I wasn't sure about the combination of tomatoes and basil, but it was surprisingly delicious.


NG Esports
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I added some grilled chicken to this recipe and it was amazing!


Karen Bradshaw
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I made this recipe with whole wheat spaghetti and it was delicious.


David Jere
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


OneDay4Change 444
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a winner.


Douglas Dassah
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I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the dish so much more flavorful.


Hammad Anjum
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me.


aiyana stringer
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


MD Tamim
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Denishi Gift
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The basil really balanced out the flavor.


Aliasgher Ali asgher
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Sharujan Logesesvaran
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This recipe was a hit! The tomatoes and basil were so fresh and flavorful, and the spaghetti cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.