Name: Spaghetti al Pomodoro with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs and Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g spaghetti (dry); 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 6 cloves garlic; 1 medium (about 150 g) yellow onion; 800 g San Marzano crushed tomatoes (or canned crushed tomatoes); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 tsp (adjust to taste; for pasta water see steps) kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup packed (about 25 g) fresh basil leaves; 1 cup (about 100 g) freshly grated Parmesan; 3/4 cup (about 75 g) panko breadcrumbs; 1 tsp (optional, for brightness) lemon zest; 1 cup (240 ml) water reserved from pasta cooking

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