Fettucine w/ Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce

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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 large clove garlic, minced
3 pounds very ripe plum tomatoes (about 15 tomatoes)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- - freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces fettuccine
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 - fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Preparation - Estimated cooking time: 55 minutes -
1 In a medium sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2 Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring once in a while.
3 Add the basil, sugar, salt and pepper and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes more. Adjust the salt and pepper.
4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until it is al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
5 Return the pasta to the pot it was cooked in and toss it with the tomato-basil sauce. Divide the pasta among 4 serving bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immedieately.