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[tps_title]4. Simple Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce :[/tps_title]
(serves 4)
- Ingredients : 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 cloves garlic (very thinly sliced), salt, Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, 800 grams tomatoes (crushed by hand), 1 cup torn basil leaves, 350 grams spaghetti, Grated Parmesan (optional)
- Directions :
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring, until the oil heats up and the garlic just starts to turn golden, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes; rinse the can with about 1 cup of water, and add the water to the skillet. Add the basil, raise the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water, and cook according to package directions; strain well.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the sauce, and stir to coat. Serve with Parmesan if desired.