Spaghetti Pomodoro
Spaghetti Pomodoro is delicious in its simplicity. Spaghetti, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, basil and parmesan.
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2
tablespoons
olive oil
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1
cup
fresh tomatoes – chopped
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½
teaspoon
salt
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½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
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2
teaspoons
or 4 cloves fresh garlic – minced
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¼- 1/2
cup
vegetable or chicken stock or pasta water
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1
regular sized can crushed tomatoes or chopped roma tomatoes
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2
tablespoons
tomato paste
opt.
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¼
pound
spaghetti – cooked al dente per package directions
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¼
cup
fresh basil – chopped
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Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to taste – grated and shaved
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Heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
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Add fresh tomatoes, salt & pepper then saute for one minute.
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Add minced garlic – cook for an additional minute.
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Add liquid, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, tomato paste and cooked pasta. Cook for 3-4 minutes until liquid is reduced. Add basil, stir lightly.
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Place in serving dishes and garnish with fresh cheese and a sprinkle of chopped basil.
Pasta Pomodoro would be delicious with added chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, bacon or prosciutto. Whatever you love in spaghetti would work well.