Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMeridian Restaurant & BarCastello Banfi (tuscany, Italy) Recipe

Castello Banfi (tuscany, Italy) Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Make Castello Banfi (tuscany, Italy) 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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Main Ingredients

For Serving

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pici Pasta

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Pici pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Sauce

    In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and release their juices.

  2. 3

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained Pici pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Stir in fresh basil leaves.

Serving

  1. 4

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the pasta in bowls, drizzling with extra virgin olive oil. Top with additional fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.

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