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Lenten Spaghetti with Aromatic Tomato Sauce

A meat-free spaghetti tossed in a fragrant fresh tomato, olive and basil sauce.

Ingredients

6medium tomatoes
3garlic cloves
15olives
½ tbsp7.5 mlchili
a fewcherry tomatoes
a pinchfresh basil
to tastesalt and pepper
4 tbsp60 mlbutter

Instructions

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the spaghetti to cook. Peel and finely chop the garlic well, then set aside. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and remove the seeds. Chop the cherry tomatoes and the olives. Finely chop the fresh basil. In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and 2 tbsp of the butter. Add the garlic, the chili, the salt and pepper and let simmer until the spices are absorbed. Add the tomatoes, the olives and the remaining butter. Lower the heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Add more seasoning to taste. When the spaghetti is ready, add it to the sauce and stir well. Serve with fresh basil on top.

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