Classic Napolitana Spaghetti PT20M https://img1.cooker-king.com/201907/2019/0823/81/b/253153/300x200x90.jpg This classic Italian Spaghetti dish is confirmation that the simple things in life are often the best (and even better if you know a few tricks!). In this recipe, I shave the garlic into very thin discs using a mandolin slicer, mashes up the best-quality Italian tinned tomatoes with his hands, and tears the basil, adding it last so it stays fresh and green. 4 servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup Grated pecorino Salt Pepper 1/4 cup Basil leaves 400 g Tomatoes 1 Garlic clove 5 tbsp. Olive oil 350 g Gluten-free spaghetti

Classic Napolitana Spaghetti

This classic Italian Spaghetti dish is confirmation that the simple things in life are often the best (and even better if you know a few tricks!). In this recipe, I shave the garlic into very thin discs using a mandolin slicer, mashes up the best-quality Italian tinned tomatoes with his hands, and tears the basil, adding it last so it stays fresh and green.
01 Information
  • Grade easy
  • Serving 4 servings
  • Prep Time 5 Mins
  • Cook Time 15 Mins
  • Total Time 20 Mins
02 Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup Grated pecorino
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • 1/4 cup Basil leaves
    • 400 g Tomatoes
    • 1 Garlic clove
    • 5 tbsp. Olive oil
    • 350 g Gluten-free spaghetti
03 Method
  • Step 1
    Cook pasta as per packet directions, retaining 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Step 2
    In a pan on medium heat, add oil and garlic. Cook for 2 mins or until garlic is just colouring.
  • Step 3
    Remove garlic.
  • Step 4
    Add tomatoes to the pan and crush with a wooden spoon.
  • Step 5
    Add half a cup of pasta water to the pan and cook for 3 to 4 mins, stirring constantly on a medium heat.
  • Step 6
    Stir through basil and turn off heat, before seasoning with salt & pepper.
  • Step 7
    Add drained pasta and half the pecorino to the sauce and stir.
  • Step 8
    Serve with remaining pecorino sprinkled over the top.
04 Author
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