Spaghetti Napoli

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 800 g canned tomatoes
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• chili flakes
• 500 g spaghetti
• 2 stems basil
• a pinch sugar
• 40 g Parmesan

Instructions

1. 1.

   Cook spaghetti according to package instructions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente, drain and set aside.

2. 2.

   While the pasta cooks, peel and finely dice onion and garlic. Heat olive oil in a pan, add onions and garlic, sauté 2–3 minutes. Briefly stir in tomato paste, then add tomatoes. Mix well and break up with a spoon. Season with salt and pepper, simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3.

   Add thyme, oregano and chili flakes, continue to simmer until desired consistency, another 5–10 minutes.

4. 4.

   Wash basil, shake dry, finely chop and fold into the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and sugar. Toss with drained pasta. Plate, grate parmesan over top and serve.