In a large pot bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan and add shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
Add red wine or water and bring to a light simmer, then add tomatoes.
Cook 5-10 minutes, then add fresh herbs until wilted.
Once pasta is cooked through, drain and return to pot, add cooked tomato and herb mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with Parmesan.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from thekitchn.com
Simple Pasta al Pomodoro
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CourseMain Dish
Servings
2
Servings
2
Ingredients
8ozspaghetti
3-4shallots, chopped
3clovesgarlic, minced
3Tbspolive oil
1/2cupred wine or water
2largetomatoes, chopped
1/2cupfresh basil leaves, chopped
1Tbspfresh rosemary, roughly chopped
1Tbspfresh thyme, roughly chopped
1pinchsalt and pepper, to taste
2Tbspparmesan, shredded for garnish
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Instructions
In a large pot bring 6-8 cups of water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan and add shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook for 2 minutes.
Add red wine or water and bring to a light simmer, then add tomatoes.
Cook 5-10 minutes, then add fresh herbs until wilted.
Once pasta is cooked through, drain and return to pot, add cooked tomato and herb mixture, and season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with Parmesan.