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Pasta alla Judith

Pasta alla Judith
  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
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    Judith Rae's Notes: I’ve been reading the Inspector Montalbano mysteries set in Sicily and enjoying not only his exploits but his eating. In one novel he enthusiastically eats Pasta alla Norma, which the author...

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Serves 2 to 4

  1. Saute garlic in olive oil for 30 to 60 seconds until it starts to lightly color.

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  2. Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices and season with the red pepper flakes and black pepper. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened, about 20 to 30 minutes.

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  3. Bring well-salted water to boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Drain well.

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  4. Layer 1/3 of the pasta, 1/3 of the sauce, 8 basil leaves, and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat twice, the last time without the basil leaves.

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  5. Serve.

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