spaghetti with three-tomato sauce... 35 minutes

 

the goods:

 

1 pound spaghetti (I used whole wheat)

1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, oil reserved

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes

1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved

 

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water, return pasta to the pot.

 

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the canned tomatoes (with juice) and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally and breaking up the canned tomatoes, until thick, about 15 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes; simmer until soft, about 10 minutes.

 

Add to the pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Toss, adding pasta water as desired. Serve immediately.