Spaghetti Tomato Recipe (Pasta in Tomato Basil Sauce)

Step 1: To make the Pomodoro sauce, we will first make the tomato puree

Step 2: Click here to see the recipe of how to make tomato puree

Step 3: Next, heat the olive oil in a heavy bottomed sauce pan; add in the garlic and toss for a few seconds

Step 4: Next add in the tomato puree, salt , the crushed black pepper and the red pepper flakes and give the Pomodoro sauce a brisk boil

Step 5: Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer the sauce for about 10 to 15 minutes, until all the flavors from the garlic get into the sauce

Step 6: Finally stir in the fresh basil leaves, turn off the heat

Step 7: Cover the pan and keep the sauce aside

Step 8: While the sauce was simmering, bring water to boil in a large sauce pan

Step 9: Season the water with some salt, add in the Spaghetti and cook stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes until the pasta is tender

Step 10: Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain pasta and keep it aside

Step 11: Now to finish making the recipe we have to combine the cooked Spaghetti along with the Pomodoro sauce

Step 12: To do this, add the pasta into the tomato basil pasta sauce and give it a good boil for about 3 to 4 minutes

Step 13: Once you notice the Spaghetti is well coated with the sauce, the dish is ready to be served

Step 14: Spoon the Spaghetti Pomodoro into individual serving bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and serve warm for a weeknight or party dinner

Step 15: Serve Spaghetti Pomodoro Recipe (Pasta in Tomato Basil Sauce) along with Fresh Garden Salad Recipe