Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Spaghetti Al Pomodoro

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 small onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 (16 ounce) cansof prepeeled roma tomatoes
• 1 bunch fresh basil, washed
• 2 -4 ounces virgin olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) box spaghetti noodles
• 4 -8 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Peel and dice the small onion, garlic, carrots, celery and put into a large pot.
Add 2 large cans of Italian pelati [prepeeled roma tomatoes].
Add 1/2 of the bunch of basil with leaves left whole.
Add a long drizzle of olive oil.
Simmer on low for 45 minutes.
Turn off heat and let it rest at least 15 minutes.
Cook one package of spaghetti noodles [or angel hair] until al dente [with still a bit of a snap at the core].
Place pasta on large serving bowl or plate.
Pour sauce over.
Cut carefully the other 1/2 of basil and sprinkle over the sauce and pasta with lots of freshly grated parmagiana reggiano cheese.