Villa San Martino Recipe
Make Villa San Martino 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
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.
Making Sauce
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Cook Tomatoes
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften.
- 7
Add Seasonings
Stir in the chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained fusilli pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
- 10
Adjust Consistency
Toss the pasta and sauce together, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Serving
- 11
Plate and Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil leaves for garnish.