Spaghetti con Cipolle

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • Salt to taste
  • 2 medium to large (about 1 pound) onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup any tomato sauce (see page 606, for example)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Hot red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 pound penne, fusilli, or long pasta such as spaghetti
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
  2. 2
    Combine the onions and all but a tablespoon of the oil in a skillet with a lid.
  3. 3
    Add 1/2 cup water and turn the heat to medium-high.
  4. 4
    Cover and let cook for about 15 minutes, stirring two or three times.
  5. 5
    The onions should be browning but not becoming crisp.
  6. 6
    Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Stir in the tomato sauce, along with some salt, pepper, and red pepper and keep warm.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile, cook the pasta until it is tender but not mushy.
  9. 9
    Dress the pasta with the sauce, stir in the remaining oil, and serve with the Parmesan.

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