Best 12 Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes Recipes

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**Indulge in a Culinary Journey with Fresh Tomato Spaghetti Sauce: A Symphony of Flavors Awaits**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with an exquisite culinary creation – fresh tomato spaghetti sauce. This delectable sauce, crafted with the vibrant essence of vine-ripened tomatoes, promises an explosion of flavors that will transport you to an Italian summer. Immerse yourself in a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes as you twirl each strand of spaghetti, delicately coated in this luscious sauce. Discover a versatile recipe that adapts effortlessly to your culinary preferences, whether you desire a quick and easy weeknight meal or a centerpiece for a special occasion. With variations ranging from classic marinara to vibrant puttanesca, this article offers a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind this timeless sauce, unlocking the potential for unforgettable meals that will delight your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE RECIPE



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My family's secret homemade spaghetti sauce is easy to make using a few staple ingredients you may already have on hand! Perfectly thick and packed with flavor, you'll be ditching that store bought pasta sauce!

Provided by Suzy

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek extra virgin olive oil)
1 medium yellow onion, grated
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 carrots, finely grated (use a food processor or a grater)
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup water (pasta cooking water, preferred)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Handful fresh basil, about ½ cup packed, torn
Handful fresh parsley, about ½ cup packed, chopped
3/4 lb to 1 lb of cooked pasta of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large pan heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat until just shimmering. Add the onions, garlic, and finely grated carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until softened.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and about 1/2 cup water. Add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in oregano, paprika, crushed pepper flakes, if using. Finally, stir in the fresh basil and parsley.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes. Check partway through, and if you feel the sauce is too thick, you can add a bit more water (preferably some of your pasta cooking water). When sauce is ready, throw in more fresh basil, if you like.
  • If serving for dinner, add cooked pasta of your choice to the sauce. Mix to combine and let the pasta cook in the sauce over low heat for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Sugar 7.8 g, Sodium 268 mg, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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Homemade spaghetti sauce is my favorite thing to make with fresh garden tomatoes. This rich, hearty sauce is an instant favorite with anyone who tries it!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12-14 tomatoes ((fresh, garden tomatoes work best- appx. 8-10 lbs))
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
8 ounces mushrooms (fresh, chopped)
2 teaspoons soy sauce ((see notes above))
6 cloves garlic
10-12 basil leaves (chopped)
1 tablespoon oregano (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Kosher salt ((or to taste))
1 teaspoon pepper ((or to taste))

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place tomatoes a few at a time in the water and remove after 10-15 seconds.
  • Immediately place tomatoes in an ice-water bath and remove skins and stems. Cut tomatoes into fourths and place in a food processor or blender.
  • Process tomatoes a few times, you want them to be the consistency of crushed tomatoes (don't over process). Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onions and saute until they become soft and transparent.
  • Add mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce and garlic and continue to cook until mushrooms become soft.
  • Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for at least one hour. The longer the better! Ideally 2+ hours.
  • Serve over cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1292 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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When my mom made this spaghetti sauce, the house would smell so good that I'd open the windows to torture the neighbors. It even tastes wonderful the next day, when the flavors have really melded. -Vera Schulze, Holbrook, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped (about 5 cups)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar, optional
Grated Romano cheese
Additional basil

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain., Stir 1/4 cup basil and, if desired, sugar into sauce. Serve over spaghetti. Top with cheese and additional basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, cherry tomato, salt, pepper, white wine, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cherry tomato
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 cup white wine
1 cup parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in boiling salted water until it's al dente. Reserve 1 cup (235 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
  • While the spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan (it should be large enough to toss the pasta in). Add garlic and tomatoes, and stir until well-incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook tomatoes down for 5 minutes until they soften and release some of their juices.
  • Then add the wine and allow that to reduce for 5-10 minutes until you're left with a syrupy sauce.
  • Add the pasta to your sauce, along with a splash of pasta water and toss to coat it for about 1-2 minutes so the pasta finishes cooking and absorbs the flavor of the sauce.
  • Add the parmesan and basil. Add another small splash of pasta water, if needed. Toss until the cheese is melted down and you're left with a smooth sauce.
  • Gradually add small amounts of pasta water, as needed, until the sauce reaches your desired smoothness.
  • Top off with extra parmesan and basil and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 95 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams

SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This spaghetti is among the first recipes of mine that got a lot of attention, and I love that fact because it exemplifies everything I believe in as a chef: treating ingredients with respect, paying attention to detail, and elevating simplicity.

Provided by Scott Conant

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Kosher salt
Tomato Sauce, as follows
1 pound Fresh Spaghetti, as follows
16 whole fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade (see below)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
12 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded, plus any juices from peeling and seeding, strained and reserved
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
10 cloves garlic
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
3 sprigs fresh basil (about 24 leaves plus stems), thinly sliced (chiffonade)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
5 cups "00" flour (see Chef's Notes), plus more as needed
1/3 cup semolina flour, plus more as needed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
13 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil with about 3 teaspoons of salt.
  • Meanwhile, put the tomato sauce in a large saute pan and cook over medium heat to further concentrate the sauce's flavors.
  • Cook the spaghetti until just shy of tender. Reserve some of the pasta cooking water and gently drain the spaghetti. Add the spaghetti and a little of the pasta cooking water to the pan with the sauce; the starch and salt in that water will help the sauce adhere to the pasta. Add the basil, give the pan a good shake, increase the heat to medium-high, and let the pasta finish cooking in the sauce. The sauce should coat the pasta and look cohesive, and when you shake the pan, the sauce and pasta should move together.
  • Take the pan off the heat and add the Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter. Using two wooden spoons (tongs can tear the fresh pasta), toss everything together well.
  • Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and serve.
  • To peel the tomatoes, use a paring knife to cut a small x on each tomato. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, and have ready a bowl of ice water. Boil the tomatoes for about 10 seconds, then plunge them into the ice bath. The shock of going from hot to cold should cause the skin to contract, making it easier to peel. Use your fingers or a small paring knife to pull the skin off. If the skin is stubborn, try boiling and shocking the tomato again.
  • In a wide saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes; be careful, as the oil may spurt. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and, using a potato masher, smash the tomatoes, really working the masher to break them up. If the consistency is thick or if they get too dry, add the tomato boiling water or reserved tomato juice to the pan. Cook, occasionally mashing and stirring, for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove the oil from the heat and let the ingredients steep for 5 minutes.
  • Strain the oil into the cooked tomatoes. Stir to combine. Remove the sauce from the heat. Taste and add additional salt, if needed. The sauce may taste spicy on its own, but it gets balanced when used with other ingredients, especially the pasta, butter, and cheese. The sauce will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the "00" flour, semolina flour, and salt on low speed. Add the egg yolks, olive oil, and up to 1 1/3 cups water, adding the water a little at a time, and continue to mix on low speed. Once the flour is incorporated, increase the speed to medium-low and mix/knead the dough for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly dust a work surface with a mix of "00" flour and semolina.
  • Dump the dough out onto the work surface and knead by hand for a few minutes. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest for 1 hour.
  • To roll and shape the dough, set the pasta machine on its widest setting. Lightly flour a rimmed baking sheet. Cut the pasta dough into 4 pieces. Work with one piece at a time and wrap the others in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. Very lightly flour the dough and stretch it by hand, then put it on the pasta roller. Run it through the pasta machine twice, starting at the longest setting. Fold it in half and run it through again, so the dough gets thinner each time and wipe the surface of the pasta for excess flour as you go. Run the dough through the machine a couple more times; this serves as a final kneading.
  • Set the machine to the next level of thickness and run the piece of dough through again. Keep running the dough through the machine, adjusting the rollers to a thinner setting each time, until the sheet is 1/8-inch-thick; on most machines this means stopping at the 3.5 or 4 setting. Cut the sheet to lengths of about 12 inches. Then, using the linguine cutter, cut the sheet into strands. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
  • Dust the strands with a little flour (preferably a mix of the "00" and the semolina), and gather the strands into nests by wrapping them around your hand. (At the restaurant, we portion the spaghetti into 4-ounce nests.) Dust the nests with a little more flour, place on the baking sheet, and freeze until hard. (Once the spaghetti is rock-hard, it can be transferred to a freezer bag or other airtight container and kept frozen for up to 1 month.)
  • You can also layer the sheets of pasta with semolina flour and cover them with plastic wrap while you get set up to cook them.

STEPHANIE'S FREEZER SPAGHETTI SAUCE



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This is a great sauce to make and freeze when you have a surplus of tomatoes from your garden! Grab your tomatoes and crock pot and you're set! Beef lovers can add in a half pound of ground chuck for a 'meatier' sauce.

Provided by Stephanie Lane

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup vegetable oil
16 cups chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
¼ cup chopped parsley
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker saute together the onion, garlic, green pepper, and vegetable oil. Cook until onion is transparent.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, oregano, basil, parsley, sugar, salt, and ground black pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 hours on low heat. Stir frequently.
  • Let sauce cool. Pour sauce into quart size freezer containers. Store in freezer.
  • When ready to use sauce, stir in can of tomato paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 483.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

ONE-POT SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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This one-pot meal is perfect for the beginner cook: Everything but the cheese goes into one skillet, and it all magically comes together. The tomato paste is here for a little flavor insurance, just in case your tomatoes aren't at their best. Feel free to add an extra tablespoon when they're out of season.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spaghetti, broken in half
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
Handful fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
Large pinch crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Put the spaghetti, oil, tomato paste, garlic, tomatoes, basil, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in a high-sided medium skillet. Add 5 cups water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to cook, stirring the spaghetti frequently to keep it from clumping, until it is al dente and the sauce has reduced and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the Parmesan (the sauce will thicken more), and season with salt if needed. Divide the spaghetti among 4 bowls, and garnish with more Parmesan and torn basil leaves.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATOES



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With the delectable combination of basil, tomatoes and mozzarella, this warm pasta medley makes a wonderful meatless side or main course. From Avon Lake, Ohio, Sandy Jenkins writes, "Everyone in our family loves this recipe, and it's such a great way to use fresh tomatoes from your garden."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1-1/4 cups julienned fresh basil
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine the tomatoes, cheese, basil, olives, vinegar, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; add to tomato mixture and toss to combine. , In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in oil until tender. Pour over spaghetti mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Bashing tomatoes, chilli, sugar and shallots together in a pestle and mortar helps to bring out the flavours for a delicious no-cook pasta sauce. Make it more indulgent with creamy burrata cheese

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

200g spaghetti or linguine
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
2 shallots , finely chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
zest 1 lemon
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp caster sugar
300g tomato , diced
125g ball mozzarella or burrata (see tip, below), torn into pieces
handful basil leaves , torn, to serve

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, put the chilli, shallots, oil, lemon zest, vinegar, sugar and tomatoes into a big mortar. If yours isn't big enough, put it all in a bowl and just use the pestle in that. Add a good amount of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and bash everything together.
  • Drain the pasta and toss together with the tomato mixture and mozzarella. Scatter over the basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 78 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

SPAGHETTI WITH FRESH TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE



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This recipe came to The Times in 2003 from the chef Scott Conant, who was then cooking at his restaurant L'Impero in Manhattan. It is simple, classic Italian fare that makes the most of summer's tomatoes, but you can also make it with hothouse offerings and it will be delicious.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds fresh plum tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded and quartered
3 ounces olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pinch crushed red-pepper flakes
1 pound dry spaghetti
2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 leaves fresh basil, shredded
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Blanch the tomatoes and remove the skins. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut the tomatoes crosswise. Set aside in a bowl.
  • Heat 3 ounces olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until it smokes slightly. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Since the tomatoes will reduce and the salt will be concentrated, it is better to season initially with a lighter hand.
  • Chop the tomatoes with a potato masher until they are in fine chunks and all their liquid is released. Be sure they are chopped and crushed fine, for a semichunky sauce. Simmer for 25 minutes over medium heat.
  • While the sauce simmers, heat the water for the pasta. Cook the spaghetti in salted water about half of the way cooked. Drain, reserving some of the water.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add the pasta to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat until all the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is al dente. If the sauce is over-reduced, use the pasta cooking liquid to adjust it.
  • At the last moment, remove the pan from the heat; add the extra-virgin olive oil, butter, basil and cheese. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is an orangy color. Taste again and adjust the salt if necessary. Remove to a platter. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 852, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Capture the pure taste of summer with this pasta. The secret: using raw, fresh tomatoes that have never seen the inside of a refrigerator for the tomato sauce. Recipe copyright 2012 by Eugenia Bone.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 pounds unrefrigerated ripe tomatoes (preferably plum)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 garlic cloves), plus more if desired
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Finely chop tomatoes, basil, parsley, and garlic, and mix together with oil (or pulse ingredients, including oil, in a food processor to blend).
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, and toss it in a serving bowl with the raw sauce. Transfer to 6 shallow bowls, and drizzle with oil. Serve with cheese.

PERFECT SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe's quickness depends on getting all the sauce ingredients and cooking equipment ready before you start cooking. Then, when the water's boiling, start the pasta, and saute the sauce at the same time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds baby pear tomatoes (or cherry or vine-ripened tomatoes), or one 28-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes
8 ounces thin, best-quality spaghetti
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, cut into 1/8-inch-thick pieces
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh basil or parsley leaves, loosely packed and torn
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a tall stockpot, bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil.
  • If using pear tomatoes, wash and stem. If using vine-ripened tomatoes, score bottoms with a small X; blanch 5 seconds in boiling water. Plunge tomatoes into an ice-water bath, then remove the skins. Using a chef's knife, cut flesh from cores, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; place in a sieve set over a bowl. Press the cores of tomatoes through sieve; discard seeds. If using canned tomatoes, strain, and pass through a food mill.
  • Drop spaghetti into boiling water; stir. Cook until al dente, about 11 minutes, according to package instructions.
  • Place a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat; add oil. Add garlic to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden, about 30 seconds. Add red-pepper flakes and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until garlic is medium golden, about 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to high. Tilting pan at an angle, add tomatoes. Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until tomatoes begin to break down, pear tomatoes begin to burst, or canned tomatoes begin to thicken, 5 to 6 minutes. If using pear tomatoes, mash a few with a spoon. If pear tomatoes start to get too dry, add a little water from the stockpot.
  • Drain pasta in a colander, reserving 1 cup liquid in case sauce gets too dry. Add pasta to sauce in saute pan; cook until sauce begins to cling to pasta, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in basil; cook 30 seconds more. Divide among bowls, and sprinkle with cheese, if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will make a big difference in the final flavor of your sauce, so be sure to use the best you can find. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: Simmer the sauce gently over low heat for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 1 hour. Overcooked sauce will lose its fresh flavor and become too thick.
  • Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta: Spaghetti, linguine, and penne are all great choices. You can also use the sauce to make lasagna or pizza.

Conclusion:

This simple spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be enjoyed all year round. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a flavorful sauce that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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