Thursday, September 16, 2010

Spaghetti in tomato and basil sauce

Ingredients:
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  • Spaghetti - 1 packet
  • Oil/Olive oil - 3 tsp
  • Salt - 1 tsp
  • Ripe tomatoes - 5 medium sized
  • Tomato sauce - 2 tsp
  • Garlic,finely chopped - 7 cloves
  • Pepper,crushed - 1 tsp
  • Italion seasoning - to sprinkle(you will get in any supermarket)
  • Basil leaves ,fresh - 8
  • Cheese,preferably Parmesan - shredded,50 grams to 100 grams depending on one's taste
Method:
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  • Boil enough water in a saucepan.When it starts boiling add salt and a tsp of oil.
  • Add the spaghetti and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Check if the spaghetti is cooked by just pressing it between your fingers.
  • Drain the excess water using a strainer and place it under cold running water.Wash the cooked spaghetti in cold water.This is done so that the spaghetti doesn't get stuck to each other.
  • Blanch the tomatoes.(Immerse them in super hot water for 5 min and then wash them in cold water).
  • Peel off its skin and mash well using your hand.
  • Add the tomato puree with the sauce,pepper,garlic and allow it to boil on a medium flame.Le the raw smell go away.
  • Wash the basil leaves.Roll them like a cigar and chop finely.
  • Add 1 tsp of italian seasoning and basil leaves and cook for 2 to 3 min.
  • Add the spaghetti,mix well and turn off the flame.
  • Shred the cheese and add it to the spaghetti and mix well.Let the cheese melt and get blended with the spaghetti.
Serve hot.While serving sprinkle little Italian seasoning on top.

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