Tomato Basil Spaghetti

Chef Gireesh Nair, Basil, Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

  • Portion 4
  • Spaghetti 500 gm
  • Roma tomatoes. 1000 gm
  • Onion chopped 300 gm
  • Garlic chopped. 50 gm
  • Olive oil 75 ml
  • Salt to taste
  • Butter 50 gm
  • Basil drops 25 drops
  • Parmesan cheese 75 gm
  • Ground black pepper to taste

METHOD

  • Blanch tomatoes. Remove skin and seeds. Chop roughly
  • In a pan add oil garlic and onions. Sauté for 8 minutes until translucent.
  • Add tomatoes and salt and simmer for 20 minutes
  • In a large pot bring water to a boil. Add salt then the spaghetti. Cook as per instructions on the packet.
  • Drain the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
  • In a sufficiently large pan bring the sauce to a simmer. Add drained pasta butter and one drop wellness basil drops
  • Mix for 2 minutes adding pasta water to keep moist.
  • Portion into bowls. Sprinkle black pepper powder and Grate Parmesan on top. Serve hot