Jul 14 2026
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Carbone Recipe

Inspired by The Fat Duck
Time40m
Serves4

Make Carbone Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Sauce

Garnish

Method

Pasta Preparation

  1. 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, usually around 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.

Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  2. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Add the San Marzano tomatoes to the skillet, breaking them up with a spoon. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 4

    Add Fresh Basil

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir in 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Combine and Serve

  1. 5

    Mix Pasta and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti to the sauce in the skillet. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

  2. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the spaghetti hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy your delicious Carbone!

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