Il Pacchero Di Bonu Recipe
tomato vellutata, burrata, basil
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Ingredients
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Tomato Vellutata
Pasta
Garnish
Method
Prepare Tomato Vellutata
- 1
- 2
Cook Tomatoes
Add the chopped ripe tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes start breaking down.
- 3
Add Broth and Seasoning
Pour in the vegetable broth, add sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Blend the Sauce
Using an immersion blender, blend the mixture until smooth. Adjust seasoning as necessary, then set aside.
Cook Pasta
- 5
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook Paccheri
Add the paccheri pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 12-14 minutes until al dente.
- 7
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and reserve a little pasta water. Set aside.
Assemble the Dish
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the drained paccheri pasta with the tomato vellutata. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta on plates, adding pieces of burrata on top of each portion.
- 10
Garnish
Finish with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the top.
