Pasta Al Pomodoro

Name: Pasta Al Pomodoro
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 3 larges fresh basil sprigs; 794 grams peeled tomatoes, puréed in a food processor; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 servings Kosher salt; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 59 milliliters finely grated Parmesan or Pecorino; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsps cubed unsalted butter

Pastan Al Pomodoro might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 273 calories, 6g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Head to the store and pick up basil sprigs, onion, pepper flakes, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet.

Instructions

Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a 12" skillet over medium-low heat.

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Add minced onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 12 minutes.

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Onion

Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 2-4 minutes.

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Garlic

Add crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more. Increase heat to medium, add puréed tomatoes and season lightly with kosher salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld, about 20 minutes.

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Sauce

Remove pan from heat, stir in basil sprigs, and set aside.

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Basil

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Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a 5-quart pot. Season with salt; add spaghetti or bucatini and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender.

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Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking water.

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Discard basil and heat skillet over high heat. Stir in reserved pasta water to loosen sauce; bring to a boil.

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Add pasta and cook, stirring, until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes.

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Remove pan from heat; add butter and cheese; toss until cheese melts.

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Transfer to warm bowls; serve with more cheese, if desired.

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Servings:

3larges

fresh basil sprigs 794grams

peeled tomatoes, puréed in a food processor 4

garlic cloves, minced 4servings

Kosher salt 59milliliters

extra-virgin olive oil 1medium

onion, minced 59milliliters

finely grated Parmesan or Pecorino 1pinch

crushed red pepper flakes 2Tbsps

cubed unsalted butter

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

Italian works really well with Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. The Badian a Coltibuono Cultusboni RS Chianti Classico ( half-bottle) with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 11 dollars per bottle.