Spaghetti Elsa

Directions

1. 1
   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add salt to the water and pasta.
3. 3
   Cook to al dente.
4. 4
   Heat a medium sauce pot over medium-low heat.
5. 5
   Add olive oil, garlic and black pepper; cook 5 minutes, garlic will be soft and light golden.
6. 6
   Add stock or wine and stir 30 seconds.
7. 7
   Next, add tomatoes and sugar; combine.
8. 8
   Season the sauce with salt, to taste, then stir in basil and reduce heat to low.
9. 9
   When pasta is cooked, turn off the heat, drain the pasta then add it back to the still-hot pot.
10. 10
    Add butter to spaghetti and toss to melt and coat.
11. 11
    Add half the red sauce then work in about 1/4 cup cheese at a time as you toss to combine until all cheese is used.
12. 12
    To serve, using tongs or a meat fork, swirl the pasta into buttery, cheesy mounds onto each plate.
13. 13
    Top each portion with spoonfuls of remaining sauce.
14. 14
    Top with a few turns of fresh ground pepper.