| S LA CUCINA EOLIANA E SICILIANA the food of the eolian islands and sicily |
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| spaghetti alla pianocontara spaghetti pianoconte style ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti 1 pound vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 1 large onion 2 cloves garlic 1 fresh chili pepper 6 basil leaves 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil sea salt |
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| Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Dice the onion, slice the garlic, cut the tomatoes in half and then mince the chili pepper. Pour the olive oil in a large pan over moderate heat, when the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and chili and cook for several minutes until the onion becomes transparent. Add the tomatoes, salt to taste, and simmer for about ten minutes. Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until extra al dente. Drain and toss the spaghetti into the pan with the tomatoes, tear the basil leaves and add them to the pasta, cook for another minute, stirring the pasta all the while. Serve immediately. |
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