Food & Cooking Recipes Dinner Recipes Spaghetti Pomodoro 3.6 (58) 12 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 3, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 Serve this quick-cook sauce over your favorite pasta with a dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.From the book "Lucinda's Rustic Italian Kitchen," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Wiley). Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 28-ounce can best-quality whole tomatoes, lightly pulsed in a blender ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Small pinch of sugar 1 sprig fresh basil 1 pound spaghetti Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Directions Bring a large pot of water to boil. Place the olive oil and garlic in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan to coat the garlic with oil and heat until garlic sizzles but doesn't brown, about 30 seconds. Add the red pepper flakes and stir. Add the tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and sugar and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for at least 20 minutes but no more than 30. Add the basil for last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove the basil before serving. Meanwhile, with 10 minutes to spare before the sauce is done, generously salt the boiling water. Add the pasta and cook until tender but slightly firm. Set the timer for 2 minutes less than the package instructions specify and taste for doneness. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a serving bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup of the sauce. For each serving, spoon on a little extra sauce, grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper on top of the pasta. Rate it Print