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                    SPAGHETTI AL POMODORO E BASILICO

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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

 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.



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