Italian
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
by Gambero Rosso · 452K subscribers on YouTube
The perfect spaghetti with tomato sauce, garlic and basil, the symbol of Italian cuisine, prepared by Max Mariola.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
6 items- SpaghettiUse a high-quality durum wheat spaghetti
- TomatoesRipe, flavourful tomatoes (e.g. San Marzano or Datterini)
- Garlic1 fresh clove, or half if you prefer a lighter flavour
- BasilFresh leaves, plus stems for infusing the oil
- Extra Virgin Olive OilGood quality, for cooking and finishing
- SaltFor the pasta water and to season the sauce
Method
- Score the bottom of each tomato with a cross and blanch in boiling water for a few seconds until the skin loosens. Transfer to cold water and peel.
- Cut the peeled tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds and internal white parts if desired.
- In a large pan, heat extra virgin olive oil with a whole garlic clove (or half, crushed) and the basil stems. Infuse over low heat.
- Add the tomato pieces to the pan, crush them lightly with a spoon, and season with salt. Cook on high heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove the garlic and basil stems.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in abundant salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain the spaghetti and transfer it to the pan with the tomato sauce. Toss over high heat for a minute, adding a little pasta water if needed, until the pasta is well coated.
- Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil.
Gambero Rosso
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