Name: Spaghetti with Smoky Tomatoes and Onions
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Makes 4 (main course) servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 6 plum tomatoes (2 pounds), halved lengthwise; 1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges (keep stem end intact); 3/4 pound spaghetti; 1/3 cup grated parmesan; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil; Equipment: a 13-by 9- by 2-inch disposable foil pan; Accompaniment: grated parmesan

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Spaghetti with Smoky Tomatoes and OnionsRomulo Yanes

No bottled tomato sauce can equal a simple homemade one—especially when the robust flavor of the grill is added to the mix.

Cooks' notes:

•Tomatoes and onion can be cooked in a lightly oiled hot grill pan over medium-high heat until grill marks appear.
•Tomatoes and onion can be grilled 1 day ahead and chilled.

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