Title: Spaghetti trapani style
 Categories: Cucina, Fresca
      Yield: 5 Servings
 
      3    Cloves garilc -- peeled
      1 bn Basil -- coarsely chopped
      6 tb Olive oil -- divided
      4 lg Tomatoes -- peeled and
           Chopped
    1/2 ts Red chili pepper flakes --
           Crushed
           Salt and pepper
      1 lb Spaghetti
      2 md Potatoes -- see note
      4 tb Grated Parmesan cheese
 
  ~ Boil the potatoes until tender but firm; peel and dice. - Combine
  garlic, basil and 4 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor or
  blender. Process until a rough pesto forms. Place tomatoes, pesto and
  red chile pepper in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to
  taste. Lightly mash the ingredients with a fork and set aside. - Cook
  the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water. While pasta is
  cooking, toss potatoes in remaining olive oil and arrange on a cookie
  sheet. Place under a hot broiler until potatoes are golden and
  crusty. - Drain pasta when it is al denta. Add raw tomato sauce and
  the hot potatoes. Toss well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve
  with extra cheese at the table. Serves 4 to 6.