Francis Ford Coppola's Tomato Sauce (Pomodoro Basilico)
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, crushed and drained (imported Italian tomatoes highly recommended)
- 1 bunch fresh basil, coarsely chopped or torn
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 lbs spaghetti, cook as directed and reserve the water
directions
- Heat oil in a pan on on medium heat. Saute onions in oil until transparent (about 5-7 minutes). Add tomatoes, 1/4 of the basil and pepper flakes.
- Simmer about 45 minutes. Add butter and remaining basil. If sauce is too thick, add some pasta cooking water.
- Serve over pasta.
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