Three-Star Chef's Ultimate Fresh Tomato Pasta

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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.

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  1. Halve all the cherry tomatoes.Uses: Cherry tomatoes (red and yellow)~2 minWatch the video from 1:39
  2. Halve the unpeeled garlic and crush it with the flat side of a knife.Uses: Garlic~1 minWatch the video from 2:46
  3. Place the tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and olive oil in a frying pan.Uses: Cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), Garlic, Basil, Salt (for the sauce), Olive oil~1 minWatch the video from 3:08
  4. Add 500ml water and turn the heat to high. Starting from cold water is the key to this recipe.Uses: Water (for the sauce)~2 minWatch the video from 3:51
  5. Once boiling, reduce to medium and simmer for about 20 minutes.~20 minWatch the video from 4:33
  6. Midway through, gently mash the tomatoes and garlic with a spoon or fork to extract more juice.Uses: Cherry tomatoes (red and yellow), Garlic~3 minWatch the video from 6:01
  7. After 20 minutes, strain the sauce through a chinois or fine sieve. Press with a spatula to extract all the umami.~3 minWatch the video from 6:58
  8. Cook the pasta in 1.5%-salted boiling water; pull it 1.5 minutes before the package time.Uses: Spaghettini (1.7mm), Water (for boiling pasta), Salt (for boiling pasta)~8 minWatch the video from 8:17
  9. Return the strained sauce to a pan over high heat, add the pasta, and let it absorb the sauce as it reduces.Uses: Spaghettini (1.7mm)~2 minWatch the video from 8:33
  10. Drizzle in olive oil and stir vigorously to incorporate air and emulsify (mantecare) until thick.Uses: Finishing olive oil~1 minWatch the video from 9:35
  11. Plate high and pour the remaining sauce over the top.~1 minWatch the video from 9:52

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