Pasta

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Start cooking the pasta about 5 minutes after you start making the sauce.
2. Step 2: Cook pasta per packet instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water, then drain pasta.

Napoletana Sauce

1. Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large pan and when it starts shimmering add the diced onion. Cook over medium heat until soft and translucent, it will take 5-6 minutes.
2. Step 2: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the tomatoes, salt and few twist of black pepper and give a good stir. Let it cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes until it’s slightly reduced. Stir occassionally, and if you use whole tomatoes break them with a back of a spoon.
4. Step 4: When the sauce is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning according to your liking.
5. Step 5: Add the drained pasta to the pan along with the fresh basil and toss until well combined. Add a touch of reserved starchy water to make the pasta juicer and moist.
6. Step 6: Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and more torn fresh basil leaves. Freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to serve are optional. Enjoy!