Saturday, September 19, 2009

Pasta - Spiced up Spaghetti

Spiced Up Spaghetti - from Cooking Lightly

1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, and halved lengthwise ( I use canned tomatoes that are sliced or diced - Hunt's makes some that are seasoned with Oregano and Basil ....good!)
3 Tbs. Olive Oil, divided
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Tbs. plus 1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
6 qt. Water
12 ounces uncooked spaghetti - i use wheat!
1/4 c. minced fresh basil ( I use just the spice )
6 Tbs Parmigiano Cheese

1) Heat 2 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic to pan; cook 30 seconds or just until garlic begins to brown, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, reserved juices (I just pour the whole can in), 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium high; cook 15 min or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.

2) Bring 6 qt. water and 2 Tbs salt to a boil in an 8-qt. pot. Add pasta to pot; stir. Cover; return water to a boil. Uncover and cook 8 min. Drain pasta in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 c. cooking water.

3) Add hot pasta and reserved cooking water to tomato mixture. Cook 5 min or until sauce is thick and pasta is al dente, tossing to combine. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with basil; toss.

Serve and top with Parm Cheese!

This recipe is delicious! Makes a lot!

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