Spaghetti Pomodoro

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

chop the onion, garlic, carrots and celery

Step 2

cook the soffritto on medium heat in EVOO for 5-10 mins

Step 3

add tomatoes and crush them while they are in the pan; cook on low - medium heat for a few min

Step 4

add seasonings and about half of the basil, then cook on low flame for 1 hour

Step 5

cook the spaghetti until al dente then add to the sauce pan along with a few ladles of pasta water and stir

Step 6

add the rest of the basil and (optionally) some parmasean cheese, then serve