Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico

Serves:

Ingredients:

2 1/2 lb Fresh ripe tomatoes
1/3 c Italian olive oil
1/2 c Chopped onion
3 cl Garlic
2 tb Chopped fresh basil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/4 lb Spaghetti
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
20 Basil leaves

Method:

Wash, peel & chop tomatoes, discarding seeds.
Heat oil in a moderately deep pan, add onion & garlic and saute until onion is limp.
Discard garlic and add tomatoes, chopped basil and salt & pepper.
Simmer for about 20 minutes over moderate heat.
While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil.
Add salt to taste and add spaghetti.
Boil until spaghetti is "al dente," aprox 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain spaghetti, toss with the sauce and the grated cheese.
Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves.
Serve at once.