Title: Spaghetti Al Pomodoro E Basilico
Categories: Italian Pasta
Yield: 8 Servings

2 1/2	lb	Fresh ripe tomatoes
1/3	c	Italian olive oil
1/2	c	Chopped onion
3	cl	Garlic
2	tb	Chopped fresh basil
		Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/4	lb	Spaghetti
3/4	c	Parmesan cheese
20		Basil leaves

Wash, peel & chop tomatoes, discarding seeds. Heat oil in a moderately deep pan, add onion & garlic and saute until onion is limp. Discard garlic and add tomatoes, chopped basil and salt & pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes over moderate heat. While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add salt to taste and add spaghetti. Boil until spaghetti is "al dente," aprox 8 to 10 minutes. Drain spaghetti, toss with the sauce and the grated cheese.

Garnish each plate with some of the basil leaves. Serve at once.

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