Santa Margherita, Trentino, Italy Recipe
Make Santa Margherita, Trentino, Italy Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Stir in the chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine the flavors.
- 5
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to loosen the sauce.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and mix well to combine.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnishing with whole basil leaves and shaved Parmesan cheese on top.
- 8
Enjoy
Enjoy your Santa Margherita-inspired pasta dish with a drizzle of olive oil, if desired!