An easy and vibrant Sicilian spaghetti dish featuring a flavorful tomato-basil sauce accented with garlic and red pepper flakes, finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Toasted breadcrumbs add crunch to the pasta, enhancing the textural variety of this delightful meal.
Drain the canned tomatoes thoroughly and crush them by hand into a large heatproof mixing bowl.
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Add the extra-virgin olive oil, chopped basil leaves, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the tomatoes, stirring until well combined. Season the mix with salt.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Add your spaghetti and cook it until al dente, following the instructions on the pasta packaging.
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Just before the pasta is done, scoop out a half cup of pasta water and slowly add it to your tomato mixture, stirring vigorously to create a creamy sauce.
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Once your pasta is ready, drain it and transfer to the mixing bowl with the sauce. Toss well until the strands of spaghetti are evenly coated.
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Stir in half the toasted breadcrumbs and half of Parmesan cheese, again mixing well.
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Plate the pasta, making sure to divide it equally. Sprinkle each serving with the remaining breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
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Serve the spaghetti immediately while still hot and enjoy.