Jul 14 2026
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Campanelle Pomodoro Recipe

Inspired by Acanto
Time35m
Serves4

pomodoro sauce, basil, olive oil

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Ingredients

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Sauce

Method

Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Heat Olive Oil

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, crushing them gently with your hands as you add them to the skillet.

  4. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Stir in the salt, sugar, and freshly ground black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add Basil

    In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the torn fresh basil leaves to the sauce and stir well.

Pasta Cooking

  1. 6

    Boil Water

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tbsp of salt.

  2. 7

    Cook Pasta

    Add the campanelle pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 8

    Drain Pasta

    Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander.

  4. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the pomodoro sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.

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