Sicilian Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sicilian Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 400 grams of pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Sicilian Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add Tomatoes
Add 500 grams of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Mix in Capers and Olives
Stir in 2 tablespoons of capers and 100 grams of pitted black olives. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Stir gently.
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Toss well to combine.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Dish
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with 50 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and 10 fresh basil leaves.
