Pasta with Tomato, Onion and Butter
Marcella Hazan magically transformed three simple ingredients—tomatoes, onions, butter—into a luscious pasta coating.
- Makes4 to 6 servings
- Cook Time35 minutes
- 4
Marcella Hazan’s famous tomato sauce with onion and butter, from her book “The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking,” transforms three simple ingredients into a luscious sauce. Our pantry-focused version replaces the fresh tomatoes with a can of tomato paste to create a dish that can be on the table in minutes. To enhance the sweetness and umami, we finish the sauce with a splash of balsamic vinegar and nutty Parmesan cheese. If you don’t have spaghetti, use another type of pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine. Fresh basil, though an optional garnish, is a great addition; if you have it on hand, toss some into the pasta just before serving.
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