Spaghetti 101
Serves: 5
Leola Gaylord
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
43
Spice
46
Sweetness
60
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsp
Coarse Salt (sea or)230 g
Spaghetti (best quality)4 tbsps
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil1 tsp
Red Pepper Flake (hot)1 cup
BasilDirections:
1
Bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil
2
Drop spaghetti into boiling water; stir
3
Cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes
4
Strain tomatoes through a food mill; discard seeds and set aside
5
Place a 12-inch saute pan over medium heat; add oil
6
Add garlic to pan
7
Cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden, about 30 seconds
8
Add red pepper flakes and remaining salt
9
Cook until garlic is medium golden, about 1 minute more
10
Increase heat to high; add the strained tomatoes
11
Cook, swirling pan occasionally, until tomatoes start to thicken, about 5 to 6 minutes
12
Drain pasta in a colander, reserving some water in case sauce gets too dry
13
Add pasta to saute pan; toss until sauce begins to coat pasta, 3 to 4 minutes
14
Stir in basil; cook for 30 seconds more
15
Divide among bowls; sprinkle with cheese if desired