Fresh Tomato Spaghetti

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 4 lbs Roma tomatoes $8.71
• 1 tsp Salt $0.05
• 4 tbsp Olive oil $0.73
• 3 Garlic $0.09
• 1 Onion $0.60
• 1 cup Fresh basil $5.62
• 1/2 cup Fresh parsley $0.83
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes $0.02
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper $0.03
• 1 pinch Sugar $0.00
• 1 lb Spaghetti $3.06

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Peel tomatoes: score an X on the bottom, drop into boiling water 1–2 minutes, transfer to ice water. Peel.
2. Chop tomatoes. Place in a colander, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, and let drain 30 minutes.
3. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion 5 minutes until softened.
4. Add garlic and red pepper flakes for the last minute.
5. Add tomatoes, basil, pepper, and a pinch of sugar. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
6. Add parsley at the end. Adjust seasoning.
7. Cook spaghetti per package directions. Drain and toss with sauce.