Spaghetti al Pomodoro
This savory Italian pasta dish is one of Audrey Hepburn’s favorite meals. Audrey was not only a great actress but a great cook too. This pasta has an amazing homemade sauce with carrots, celery, basil, and tomatoes. It's a fun meal you can enjoy while watching one of her movies.
Ingredients
For Pasta:
- 1 lb spaghetti pasta
For Sauce:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 (28 oz) cans whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Italian seasoning, for garnish
- fresh basil leaves, sliced
Instructions
For Pasta:
- In a stock pot, add kosher salt and and water. Bring to a boil. Add spaghetti pasta, cook for about 10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
For Sauce:
- Prepare and wash vegetables. Chop celery and carrots. Mince the garlic. Set aside.
- In a large stock pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, celery and carrots. Cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add whole peeled tomatoes to stockpot. Top with fresh basil leaves. Cover with lid and allow to simmer for 45 minutes to cook carrots and celery.
- After sauce has simmered for 45 minutes, take spoon and break up tomatoes. Stir all ingredients together to help create a chunky sauce. Turn heat on low and allow to sit for 15 minutes.
- Season sauce with kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste.
For Garnish:
- Cut up remaining fresh basil leaves with kitchen scissors into ribbons.
- Serve spaghetti pasta topped with tomato sauce. Garnish with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Suggested Sides:
- Green salad with Italian vinaigrette
- Garlic bread
- Chocolate cake or brownies
- Try this Instant Pot Chocolate Lava Cake recipe.