Red Sauce and Spaghetti
TOTAL TIME:33 min Prep:5 min Inactive Prep:-- Cook:28 min YIELD:4 to 6 servings INGREDIENTS 1 (28-ounce) can pelati tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/3 red onion, medium diced 3 cloves garlic, sliced into chunks Pinch red pepper flakes, optional 2 handful fresh basil, torn, plus more for serving Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound spaghetti, for serving Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Cook's Note: Pelati tomatoes are whole, peeled canned tomatoes. DIRECTIONS In a food processor, puree the tomatoes to a smooth creamy consistency. Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and saute until they are soft, and before it actually starts browning a bit, add the garlic. If you'd like to make the sauce spicier, add a pinch red pepper, optional. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer on a medium-low flame for about a half hour. ...