Aimo and Nadia's Spring Onion Spaghetti

Aimo and Nadia's Spring Onion Spaghetti - from Red, White, and Greens by Faith Willinger

ingredients:
6 tblsp extra virgin olive oil
2 fresh bay leaves
1 spring fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh oregano
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound spring onions or scallions, white part only, very thinly sliced
1/2 tsp chopped fresh red hot pepper
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 c. vegie broth
5-6 qts water
2-3 tblsp salt
14 oz spaghetti
6 fresh basil leaves, chopped

instructions:
1. heat oil in skillet with bay leaves, thyme, and oregano for a minute or two
2. add garlic, onions, and hot pepper and cook for 10 minutes or until soft
3. add tomatoes and 1/2 cup of broth and simmer for 5 minutes. add more broth if sauce is too dry (puree if desired and return to pan)
4. boil water while sauce is cooking - add salt
5. cook spaghetti until al dente
6. add cooked spaghetti to sauce skillet and saute until well mixed
7. serve