Bear Tomato Spaghetti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
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220g of spaghetti noodles
→ Sauce Base
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Half a large yellow onion
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400g can of San Marzano tomatoes
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12g (half a packet) of fresh basil
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3 peeled garlic cloves
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60g of butter
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80ml of olive oil
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Red pepper flakes (½ tsp)
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Salt as needed
→ Garnish
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Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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Fresh sprigs of basil (optional)
# Instructions:
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Grab a small pan and pour in the olive oil. Smash the garlic cloves and add them with the basil and chili flakes. Heat on medium-low just until it gently bubbles. Let it rest for a couple of minutes before turning it off.
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Cook the spaghetti until it's slightly firm (check the package instructions). Scoop out ½ cup of the water before draining the rest.
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Peel the onion and cut it across the middle. Heat up butter with a drizzle of oil in a bigger pot on medium-low. Drop the onion halves cut-side down and cook until golden and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
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Pour the canned tomatoes into the pot and smash them with a wooden spoon. Start a low boil, sprinkle in salt, cover, and let it bubble slowly for about 8 minutes.
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Mix the oil you infused into the tomato sauce and throw in the saved pasta water. Simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes. Scoop out the onion halves, then blend the sauce until smooth with a hand blender.
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Stir the cooked spaghetti into the sauce so every bit is coated. Serve hot, tossing on some fresh basil or Parmesan if you'd like.
# Notes:
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Inspired by a hit show called 'The Bear,' this dish features a silky smooth tomato sauce and flavorful oil.
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Cooking onion halves in the sauce (and removing them) gives sweetness without leaving any onion chunks.