Fresh Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti
Fresh Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti! This cheaters pomodoro is the only recipe you need for summer tomatoes! A trick for perfect tomato sauce without any fancy tools. Ready in just 20 minutes! Vegan and vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon butter, or vegan butter, like Earth Balance
- 1/2 cup torn basil leaves
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, or vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Slice off bottom of tomatoes and grate tomatoes over large holes of a box grater over a large bowl. Stop when you get to the core.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, taking care not to burn.
- Add the tomatoes, salt and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until reduced and thick, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the spaghetti to the boiled water and let cook until just al dente, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
- Stir in the butter to the cooked tomato sauce and season to taste, as needed.
- Add in the cooked pasta and cook for an additional minute. Stir in basil leaves and cheese, if using, and serve.