Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGeorge and the DragonVilla San Martino Recipe

Villa San Martino Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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

Method

Cooking Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Cook Pasta

    Add the fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain Pasta

    Drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of the pasta water.

Making Sauce

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 6

    Cook Tomatoes

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they soften.

  4. 7

    Add Seasonings

    Stir in the chopped basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  5. 8

    Simmer Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

Combining Pasta and Sauce

  1. 9

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained fusilli pasta to the skillet with the sauce.

  2. 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

  1. 11

    Plate and Garnish

    Serve the pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and extra basil leaves for garnish.

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