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Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce

A simple classic homemade marinara sauce served over spaghetti, which can also be used as a pizza sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 500g Peeled Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion
  • 6 cloves of Garlic
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 300g Spaghetti
  • Pecorino Romano and EV Olive Oil for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then sauté the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the peeled tomatoes, crushing them gently with a spoon, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Simmer the sauce over low heat, then tear and stir in the fresh basil leaves.

  5. 5

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente.

  6. 6

    Drain the spaghetti and toss it directly into the marinara sauce until well coated.

  7. 7

    Serve hot, garnished with grated Pecorino Romano and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.