Ingredients:
- Spaghetti – 250g (about 9 oz)
- Tomatoes – 250g (about 9 oz, canned in their own juice is fine)
- Onion – 1, sliced into half-rings
- Garlic – 2-3 cloves, thinly sliced
- Basil – 1 bunch
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
- Grated cheese for serving
Instructions:
- Dice the tomatoes, slice the onion into half-rings, and thinly slice the garlic.
- In a large skillet, combine the spaghetti (break it in half if necessary), tomatoes, onion, garlic, and basil. Pour in 550ml (about 2.3 cups) of cold water, add the olive oil and spices, and place it over heat. Once the water comes to a boil, cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- At the end of cooking, stir well and season with salt and pepper.
- When serving, sprinkle with grated cheese.