SPAGHETTI WITH TOMATO GARLIC SAUCE

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This is a very common recipe that we make in Greece, during the Easter lent. The sauce has a very strong taste so there is no need for cheese on the top. Some people are adding cheese at the top but I never do.

Provided by katia

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 50m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

500 g spaghetti
1 onion, large chopped into rings
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tomatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 chili peppers
salt
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
1 dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and sauté until onions turn translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, the tomato paste, the sugar and the chilies. Cook until it boils and then reduce the heat on low.
  • Add the spices 5-10 minutes before turning the heat off.
  • Meanwhile cook and drain the pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta hot at the sauce and let them stand for 2-3 minutes.
  • Ready to serve.
  • I like to add some pepper on my plate!

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