Sicilian-Style Spaghetti Alla Carrettiera (Fresh Tomato and Garlic Sauce) Recipe
"Fresh tomato, basil, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and breadcrumbs are all you need to whip up this rapid, wonderfully fresh Sicilian pasta sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound (450g) plum tomatoes (about 4 tomatoes)
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1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling if needed
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1/4 cup loosely packed, roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
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3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 large pinch red pepper flakes
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Kosher salt
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1 pound (450g) dried spaghetti
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1/2 cup (1 1/4 ounces; 35g) lightly toasted panko breadcrumbs, divided
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Grated Sicilian Pecorino or ricotta salata, for serving (optional)
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