Ciliegini 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
Stracciatella
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 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.
Roasted Cherry Tomato Sauce
- 2
Roast the Cherry Tomatoes
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and spread the tomatoes in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and caramelized.
- 3
Make the Sauce
Once roasted, transfer the cherry tomatoes to a blender or food processor. Add fresh basil leaves and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Fava Bean Purée
- 4
Assembly
- 5
Combine and Serve
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti with the roasted cherry tomato sauce, mixing well. Serve with a generous dollop of fava bean purée on top and sprinkle with stracciatella cheese. Garnish with additional basil if desired.
