Ciliegiini Recipe
spaghetti | roasted cherry tomato sauce | fava bean purée | stracciatella
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
Fava Bean Purée
Topping
Method
Pasta
- 1
Cook the Spaghetti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
- 2
Prepare the Cherry Tomato Sauce
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). In a baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, and salt. Toss to coat the tomatoes evenly. Roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and caramelized. Remove from oven and stir in fresh basil.
Fava Bean Purée
- 3
Make the Fava Bean Purée
If using fresh fava beans, shell them. If using frozen, thaw them. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and cook the fava beans for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a blender, combine the fava beans, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Assembly
- 4
Combine and Serve
In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the roasted cherry tomato sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce. Plate the spaghetti and top with generous dollops of fava bean purée. Finish with pieces of stracciatella cheese on top. Serve immediately.
