Name: Spaghetti napoletana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 large brown onion, finely chopped; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 sprig thyme; 1 kilogram ripe roma or plum tomatoes, core removed, chopped; 375 gram spaghetti; 3/4 cup basil, chopped; parmesan, shaved, to serve

Spaghetti napoletana

Serves 4

Makes 3 Cup

Prep

10M

Cook

50M

Total

Skip to Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil

1 large brown onion, finely chopped

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 sprig thyme

1 kilogram ripe roma or plum tomatoes, core removed, chopped

375 gram spaghetti

3/4 cup basil, chopped

parmesan, shaved, to serve

Method

1.Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until golden. Add thyme and tomato; bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until sauce is thick.

2.Meanwhile, cook pasta in plenty of boiling salted water for 12 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain.

3.Add basil to sauce; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve pasta topped with sauce and sprinkled with cheese.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%