Francis Ford Coppola's Tomato Sauce

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	medium	onions -- chop
3	cans	imported Italian tomatoes -- crush, drain, 28oz
1	bunch	fresh basil -- chop
1	dash	crushed red pepper flakes
1	tablespoon	unsalted butter
2	pounds	spaghetti; cook -- reserve the water

Preparation:

Sauté‚onions in oil. Add tomatoes, 1/4 of the basil and pepper flakes. Simmer about 45 minutes. Add butter and remaining basil. If sauce is too thick, add some pasta cooking water. Serve over pasta. Source: David Rosengarten, Taste.