Ingredients
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons butter
A few leaves of fresh basil, torn
1 large clove garlic, grated or pasted (optional)
1 small onion, halved
1 can crushed Italian tomatoes (28-32 ounces)
1 pound spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Directions
Heat a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat. Add the basil, garlic, if using, onion and tomatoes and season with salt. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 12-13 minutes, drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook to al dente.
Remove the onion halves from the sauce and add a ladle of the starchy pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to combine. Serve the pasta topped with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.