Garganelli with Vine Ripe Tomato Purée
April 16, 2024
Category
Recipes
Persons
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Notes
If you are using homemade pasta wait to cook it until the end since it only takes 2-4 minutes to cook.
Ingredients
- * 1 pound (16 oz) Garganelli pasta (homemade or store-bought)
- * 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- * 3 cloves garlic, minced
- * 4-5 vine-ripened tomatoes, pureed (cores removed- see instructions)
- * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- * Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- * Grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino Romano), for serving (optional)
Instructions
- * In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the Garganelli pasta and cook according to package instructions (if store-bought) or homemade pasta recipe until al dente.
- * While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown.
- *Before puréeing the tomatoes, be sure to remove the cores by cutting around them. This will help achieve a smoother texture in the final purée. Pour in the pureed tomatoes and stir to combine with the garlic and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the sauce for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
- * Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, stir in the chopped basil leaves.
- * When the pasta is ready, drain it, and add it directly to the sauce in the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- * Serve the Garganelli pasta and garnished with grated cheese and extra chopped basil leaves if desired.
