Spaghetti Pomodoro Recipe
calabrian chili spiked tomato sauce, whipped ricotta, fresh basil, parmesan | wedge of garlic toast +4.5
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Ingredients
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Sauce
Pasta
Whipped Ricotta
Garlic Toast
Toppings
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
Cook the Garlic
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and Calabrian chili paste, sauté until fragrant.
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Add canned whole tomatoes (crushed by hand), salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.
- 3
Finish the Sauce
Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Pasta Cooking
- 4
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
Whipped Ricotta Preparation
- 5
Whip the Ricotta
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Whip until smooth and creamy.
Garlic Toast Preparation
- 6
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- 7
Assembly
- 8
Combine and Serve
Toss cooked spaghetti with the tomato sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency. Serve topped with whipped ricotta and grated parmesan. Accompany with garlic toast.
