RAO’S SPAGHETTI/MARINARA SAUCE

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz. bacon, cut into 1/4″ cubes
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small yellow onions, minced
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 28-oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed
  • 1 lb. spaghetti
  • 20 basil leaves, roughly torn
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil and bacon in a 12″ skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring, until bacon renders its fat, about 10 minutes. Add oregano, garlic, onions, and salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes; boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and add spaghetti; cook until al dente. Drain; add to sauce with basil, and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan.