Rustic Spaghetti
Origin: Florence, Italy
Source: Pellegrino Artusi, 1891
Ingredients
- cloves garlic
- parsley
- basil
- olive oil
- tomatoes
- spaghetti or vermicelli
- grated parmesan
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Make a battutino of garlic, parsley and optional basil; cook in a good measure of oil until the garlic just colors.
- Add six or seven tomatoes in pieces, season, cook well, and pass the sauce.
- Dress the spaghetti or vermicelli (cooked briefly in plenty of water) with the sauce and grated parmesan; serve at once.