Nonino Recipe
Make Nonino 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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Base Ingredients
Vegetables
Cheese
Seasoning
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually around 8-10 minutes).
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Preparing the Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Stir in the red pepper flakes and sauté for another 30 seconds to infuse the oil.
- 6
Cook Cherry Tomatoes
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to blister.
- 7
- 8
Combine with Pasta
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. If the mixture seems dry, add a little reserved pasta water.
- 9
Season
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss in fresh basil leaves.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- 11
Garnish
Garnish with additional basil leaves if desired and a drizzle of olive oil.