Garlic Spaghetti With Fresh Tomato Sauce

• 2 1/4 lb ripe tomatoes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, 1 minced, 3 finely sliced
• 2 None onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 18 oz spaghetti
• 3 sprigs fresh basil, leaves finely chopped, a few leaves reserved to garnish
• 4 tbsp cream cheese
• None None fresh oregano sprigs, to garnish

1. Cut a cross in the bottom of each tomato. Blanch in boiling water for 3-5 mins the drain. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel skin and chop.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan. Add minced garlic and 1 onion. Cook, stirring, for 3-5 mins. Add sugar. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Add tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 mins. Season.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
4. Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan. Saute sliced garlic until golden. Add spaghetti and chopped basil and toss to combine. Serve with tomato sauce and a spoonful of cream cheese. Garnish with reserved basil leaves and oregano.

tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onions, sugar, fresh basil, cream cheese, oregano sprigs

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