Here we have another divine pasta dish by Sophia Loren and her book „In the Kitchen with Love“ published in 1972. The original version „in cucina con amore“ was published in 1971.
Sophia Loren met this pasta dish at a friend’s home when he gave a dinner to celebrate her Oscar in 1961 for Two Women. Instead of offering her a victor`s laurel crown, the friend choose to serve her Spaghetti with bay leaves at the table. It was such a great tradeoff that she insisted having the recipe from the host.
I served it yesterday on the countryside with a wonderful elegant Brunello 2004 Il Poggione. BTW, the 2004er needs 1h air.
Ingredients
300-500g Spaghetti
400-500g San Marzano tomatoes, canned or fresh
12 fresh bay leaves
1 red onion or 2 shallots, sliced
1/2 tsp grounded cinnamon
knob butter
olive oil
salt&pepper
pinch Pecorino romano
Preparation
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- Heat olive oil and a knob of butter and add sliced onions. Cook until transparent
\ - Now add the peeled tomatoes
\ - Also add the bay leaves and cinnamon. In addition salt&pepper. Cook for 15-25min.
\ - Combine the sauce with the cooked pasta. Serve with a little bit (!) of Pecorino Romano and optional with a touch olive oil. AND serve with a good Italian wine of course. SPLENDIDO
