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image of spaghetti alla Napoletana, a classic pasta dish of pasta with a vibrant tomato sauce from Naples served in a wide pasta bowl on a wooden board, surrounded by tomatoes, parmesan, garlic and basil

Spaghetti alla Napoletana

Spaghetti alla Napoletana is the ultimate Italian fast food - spaghetti in Napoletana tomato sauce, and seasoned with basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Servings 4 people
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 2 Saucepans
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Grater

Ingredients

  • 1 portion Napoletana Tomato Sauce
  • 250 grams spaghetti (dried weight)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
  • 5 basil leaves to garnish
  • parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then cook the spaghetti per the packet instructions.
  • Whilst the spaghetti is cooking, heat the Napoletana tomato sauce in a separate pan.
  • When the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it to the pan with the Napoletana sauce and stir well to combine.
  • Add the grated cheese, season with salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Serve immediately with a garnish of basil.

Notes

  1. Taste the pasta water to make sure it is salty enough. The water should be as salty as the sea.
  2. Add a tablespoon or two of the pasta cooking water to loosen up the Napoletana tomato sauce if needed.
Course: Primi
Cuisine: Campania, Italian