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Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce over Spaghetti
An authentic northern Italian light fresh pasta dish.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
1
servings
Calories:
369
kcal
Author:
Sydney Dawes
Ingredients
2
Medium size ripe Roma tomatoes-peel
de-seed, and diced
2
tablespoons
of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A handful of fresh basil
2
tablespoons
onion diced
2
garlic cloves –pressed
Salt to taste
Red pepper flakes
optional
4-
ounces
Dry Spaghetti
Grated Parmesan
optional
Instructions
Fill a stockpot with water and cook pasta according to package instructions.
Heat pan over medium heat, after heated add the olive oil.
Add the diced onions and sauté until soft.
Next add the garlic and stir with wooden spoon, don’t let the garlic turn brown.
Add the diced Roma’s and sprinkle a little salt and basil and to bring out the flavor.
Simmer for several minute , if it looks like its drying out turn down the heat a bit and add a tad more olive oil, then add the remaining basil.
Notes
Optional :If using red pepper flakes add these when cooking the onion.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
369
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
66
g
|
Protein:
12
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
3783
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
3
g