
Three-Star Chef's Ultimate Fresh Tomato Pasta
Staple · Noodle · Italian45 min(Prep 10 min + Cook 35 min) · 490 kcal per serving · 1 serving · Normal
A rich pasta loaded with cherry tomatoes, taught by Chef Fabrizio Mellino of the three-Michelin-star Quattro Passi in southern Italy. A cold start in water and careful straining yield a remarkably concentrated sauce.
Instructions
- Halve all the cherry tomatoes.
- Halve the unpeeled garlic and crush it with the flat side of a knife.
- Place the tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and olive oil in a frying pan.
- Add 500ml water and turn the heat to high. Starting from cold water is the key to this recipe.
- Once boiling, reduce to medium and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Midway through, gently mash the tomatoes and garlic with a spoon or fork to extract more juice.
- After 20 minutes, strain the sauce through a chinois or fine sieve. Press with a spatula to extract all the umami.
- Cook the pasta in 1.5%-salted boiling water; pull it 1.5 minutes before the package time.
- Return the strained sauce to a pan over high heat, add the pasta, and let it absorb the sauce as it reduces.
- Drizzle in olive oil and stir vigorously to incorporate air and emulsify (mantecare) until thick.
- Plate high and pour the remaining sauce over the top.
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