Family Meal Spaghetti from The Bear Contest #4

Peel your Garlic. I like chopping off the root end to make it easier to peel the jacket off after smashing. Then slice a large onion in half and trim.

Open a 28 Oz. can of tomatoes. If they aren’t crushed, blend them with an immersion blender.

Combine 1/2 Cup Olive Oil, 10 Cloves Garlic, 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes, and a 1 Oz Fresh Basil in a cold pan. Set to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain.

To a large saucepan on medium heat add 4 Tbsp Butter, 1 Halved Large Onion and 1 Tbsp Salt. Once browned, add 28 Oz. San Marzano Tomatoes (Crushed). Reduce.

After simmering for 30 minutes, add your infused oil. Mix well, and remove Onions. Continue reducing until it thickens.

Bring a pot of water to boil. Salt it generously. Add 8 Oz Spaghetti and cook just under the package directions. Around 8 minutes.

Add your drained pasta directly to your sauce and mix thoroughly. Add a little of the pasta water to help thicken the sauce further.

Plate and top with leftover Basil leaves and Parmesan Cheese (Grated) if you want.