How to Make Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare your ingredients.

   Use only the highest quality and freshest ingredients for best results.
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   Step 2: Cook your pasta.

   Start a pot of water boiling and follow the instructions from the Make Spaghetti page for spaghetti or linguine. ,, Do not burn the garlic however as it will leave an acrid taste.
   
   The garlic should ideally just be golden brown.
   
   Turn the heat off and discard the garlic. ,, A good estimate is half a can of water for each can of tomatoes or for each three tomatoes. ,, Add the fresh uncooked basil and add grated pecorino and Parmesan cheese (half and half). ,, This dish is delicious with salad or garlic bread to compliment its fresh flavours.
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   Step 3: Meanwhile pour some olive oil in a medium saucepan and add 3 cloves of garlic unpeeled.

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   Step 4: Cook over medium heat until the garlic peel is brown.

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   Step 5: Add tomatoes

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   Step 6: salt and pepper to the oil.

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   Step 7: Add water.

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   Step 8: Stir periodically over low heat until the sauce thickens.

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   Step 9: Pour the sauce over the pasta in a mixing bowl.

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    Step 10: Separate into serving dishes and sprinkle additional cheese on top to garnish.

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    Step 11: Serve without delay.

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