Recipe Spaghetti Napolitano

Sno                            Ingredients                Quantity

1.                            Spaghetti                    250 grams

2.                            Olive Oil                      30 ml

3.                            Tomato                       1 kg

4.                            Onions                        25 grams

5.                            Garlic                          10 grams

6.                            Celery                         5 grams

7.                            Thyme and oregano   a thick pinch of each

8.                            Basil leaves                few

9.                            Sugar                          a pinch

10.                        Mozzarella Cheese    100 grams

Methods

1.    Boil around 2 liters of water in a stock pot, add a pinch of Salt and oil, and cook spaghetti in water till al dente stage (firm and cooked, chewy texture).

2.    When cooked, drain, don’t refresh ( do not put in a cold water or water bath) 

3.    Finely chop onions, garlic & celery.

4.    Blanch tomatoes, remove seeds and skin, and prepare tomato puree.

5.    Heat oil in pan, sauté onions, garlic and celery, add tomato puree and cook for around 15 minutes.

6.    Add seasoning, thyme and oregano.

7.    Mix in the cooked spaghetti and cook for another 5 minutes.

8.    If required add sugar to adjust taste of sour tomatoes.

9.    Sprinkle grated cheese, olive oil and chopped basil leaves, serve hot.