*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                      SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO E BASILICO
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Italian                          Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2 1/2   lb           Fresh ripe tomatoes
      1/3   c            Italian olive oil
      1/2   c            Chopped onion
    3       cl           Garlic
    2       tb           Chopped fresh basil
                         Salt & pepper to taste
    1 1/4   lb           Spaghetti
      3/4   c            Parmesan cheese
   20                    Basil leaves
 
   Wash, peel & chop tomatoes, discarding seeds.  Heat
   oil in a moderately deep pan, add onion & garlic and
   saute until onion is limp.  Discard garlic and add
   tomatoes, chopped basil and salt & pepper.  Simmer for
   about 20 minutes over moderate heat. While sauce is
   simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil.  Add
   salt to taste and add spaghetti. Boil until spaghetti
   is “al dente,” aprox 8 to 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti,
   toss with the sauce and the grated cheese.
   
   Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves.
   Serve at once.
  
 
 
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