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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (446g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1 bunch fresh basil
Calories 531
Calories from Fat 64		(12%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.2g	11%
	Saturated Fat 1.8g	9%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 3mg		1%
Sodium 21mg		0%
Potassium 936mg		26%
Total Carbohydrate 99.7g		33%
	Dietary Fiber 7.7g	30%
	Sugars 11.1g
Protein 17.8g		35%
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Francis Ford Coppola's Tomato Sauce (Pomodoro Basilico)

Recipe #348110 | 1¼ hours | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: blucoat
Jan 8, 2009

This is the famous director's simple recipe for tomato-basil sauce. It was printed in the great cookbook, "Taste: One Palate's Journey Through the World's Greatest Dishes" by David Rosengarten. You can also top with some finely chopped fresh basil just before serving.

SERVES 8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, crushed and drained (imported Italian tomatoes highly recommended)
1 bunch fresh basil, coarsely chopped or torn
1 pinch red pepper flakes, crushed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 lbs spaghetti, cook as directed and reserve the water

Directions

1
Heat oil in a pan on on medium heat. Saute onions in oil until transparent (about 5-7 minutes). Add tomatoes, 1/4 of the basil and pepper flakes.
2
Simmer about 45 minutes. Add butter and remaining basil. If sauce is too thick, add some pasta cooking water.
3
Serve over pasta.