Audrey Hepburn Spaghetti

Step 1

In a large pot combine the onion, the garlic, the carrots, the celery, and the tomatoes.

Step 2

Drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 3

Take 1/2 of the basil and remove the whole leaves from the stems.

Step 4

Add the basil leaves to the pot.

Step 5

Bring the sauce to a simmer and let simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking apart the larger tomatoes as they cook, until the vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and let the sauce rest for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Take the remaining basil and cut the leaves into small pieces using a pair of scissors.

Step 8

Fill another large pot with 4 quarts of water and bring it to a boil.

Step 9

Add the salt to the boiling water.

Step 10

Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water until al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 11

Drain and rinse the pasta with lukewarm water to prevent sticking.

Step 12

Taste the sauce and add the salt as needed.

Step 13

Plate the pasta and top it generously with the sauce, the grated cheese, and the remaining freshly-cut basil leaves.

Step 14

Serve.