Tagliatelle Recipe
Alfredo or Marinara, Long, flat ribbon pasta
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Alfredo Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Cook Tagliatelle
Add 300 grams of tagliatelle to the boiling water. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Once cooked, drain the tagliatelle in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Alfredo Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Cream and Cheese
Once the butter is melted, stir in 200 ml of heavy cream and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add 100 grams of grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg to the sauce. Stir well and remove from heat.
- 7
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked tagliatelle to the Alfredo sauce, tossing to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water as needed.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in 400 grams of crushed canned tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped basil, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to combine.
- 10
Simmer the Sauce
Let the marinara sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 11
Combine with Pasta
Add the cooked tagliatelle to the marinara sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
