* Exported from MasterCook * Spaghitti Vesuvius I.E.S.JJGF65A Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Pasta Sauces Italian Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 c Extra virgin olive oil 1/4 c Parsley -- chopped 3 cl Garlic -- minced -OR- 1/2 ts Dried garlic Salt -- to taste 1/4 c Basil -- chopped 1 sm Onion -- minced 2 lb Plum tomatoes (10) -- peeled 1 pn Sugar 1 lb Spaghetti 1 tb Hot red pepper -- chopped Put the olive oil, garlic, onion, and hot pepper in a large saute pan. Cook until the onion is completely softened but not browned.cut the tomatoes in half from top to bottom. Do not remove the seeds or juice. Put in the pan, cut side up, and cook over medium low heat 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pinch of sugar. Carefully, so as not to break the tomatoes, turn them over. Place in a 225°F oven for 2-1/2 hours. Sprinkle the tomatoes with parsley and basil and continue to cook 30 minutes, basting with pan juices from time to time. Cook the spaghetti in 5 qt of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and put into a pasta dish. Pour the tomatoes over. Toss together before serving. Makes 6 servings. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -