Italian Recipe: Spaghetti Pomodoro
Italian food is one of the simplest yet tastiest cuisines so it’s no wonder that we love to sample it’s delights so often!
This recipe from ASK Italian is perfect for these summer evenings with a glass of your favourite wine, so treat yourself tonight.
Spaghetti Pomodoro
Serves: 4 - 6
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
500g Italian Spaghetti
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 tin of chopped tomatoes
500g of tomato passata
10-12 vine-ripened tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4-5 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to season
Garnish:
2 large balls of buffalo mozzarella
4 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
Method:
Firstly bring a large pan of water to boil, once boiled, add a pinch of salt and the spaghetti.
Cook the spaghetti for 10-12 minutes and drain once cooked.
Add chopped garlic to a tablespoon of oil and lightly fry in a large saucepan till the garlic starts to brown.
Then add in the chopped vine-ripened tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes on low heat until the tomatoes starts to soften.
Next to go in are the tinned tomatoes and passata , gently bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Finally, stir in the chopped basil and season to taste.
Mix the cooked pasta and the sauce together well, and serve immediately in warm bowls.
Garnish each serving with buffalo mozzarella torn into pieces, chopped basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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