Flight Delay Recipe
Make Flight Delay 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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Base
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 200g of fusilli pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water.
Making the Sauce
- 4
Heat Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat.
- 5
Add Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Cook Tomatoes
Add 250g of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are soft and juicy.
- 7
Season the Sauce
Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil, 1 tbs of balsamic vinegar, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Combining Everything
- 8
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the consistency.
- 9
Serve and Garnish
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with 50g of grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
