Simple but tasty: Spaghetti pomodoro

Lately, I've been trying to make simple, tasty things that are real fast. So, it's back to the real basics: Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce. It takes about 10 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. maybe 10 to eat, and another 10 to clean up. All in all, it makes a quick lunch or snack.

So far, I've only been using basic ingredients, and very few spices. The the results have been surprisingly good. Jamie's right: Mr Basil and Mr Tomato are good friends! Can't stand the baby talk though it's pretty funny. My favourite line is: We're from Jamie's little Chick-Chicks...

Spaghetti Pomodoro
For 1 person:

Quarter of an onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 or 2 Tomatoes, cut into large slices
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
2 Basil Leaves
Spaghetti, as much as you really want to eat.

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Sweat your onions (I hate that word-sweat, not onions). Season with salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft, but still hold their shape, about 5 minutes. Season again.

As you heat the olive oil, set a pan of salted water on the boil. When boiling, cook spaghetti until al dente - maybe 5-7 minutes, follow instructions on the packet, or when the spaghetti has lightened in colour. Drain spaghetti when done and put into the saucepan with the tomato sauce.

Tear up the basil leaves and mix them with the spaghetti and sauce, then sprinkle a few shreds on top to garnish. Serve with a grater and some parmesan.

Mm.
Terence.