Pasta with Butter and Tomato Sauce (Pasta al Burro e Pomodoro)

By mcjen

Ingredients

• 2 lbs plum tomatoes or 2 cans (15 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, with their liquid
• 6 Tbs (90 ml) butter
• 1 onion, halved
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 lb (450 g) pasta of your choice, cooked according to package directions
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Put all ingredients except cheese in a saucepan and simmer over a low heat until the tomatoes have reduced and separated from the butter - 20 - 40 minutes, depending on the size of the pan. Remove from heat and set aside. Discard the onion before serving. Ladle the sauce over the cooked pasta and serve with grated Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 to 6.