Pasta with tomato sauce allo scarpariello
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
523 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Italian
Pasta with tomato sauce allo scarpariello
Description
Pasta with tomato sauce allo scarpariello is a classic Italian recipe featuring pasta cooked nearly to al dente and then combined with a tomato sauce that starts with sautéed garlic and optional chili flakes in olive oil. The sauce uses sweet datterini or cherry tomatoes along with tomato passata to form a vibrant base. Fresh basil leaves add herbal brightness. Cooking the pasta in the sauce for a few minutes allows it to soak up the flavors. Finally, a generous amount of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and pecorino romano cheeses are incorporated, melting smoothly to create a creamy texture and rich taste.
The sauce has a balance of fresh tomato acidity and the savory depth from the cheeses. The crushed garlic and basil provide aromatic complexity. Using penne or paccheri helps the sauce cling to the ridges and hollows, enhancing each bite.
Serve this pasta immediately for the best texture and flavor. It works well as a satisfying weeknight meal or comfort dish. Leftovers can be baked with additional grated cheese for a casserole-style serving, which reheats nicely.
When fresh tomatoes are used alone, blending half of the cooked tomatoes creates a creamier sauce. The recipe allows flexibility in pasta choice and the option to add chili flakes for mild heat. Seasoning with salt and pepper is to taste, providing control over the final flavor intensity.
Ingredients
- 320 g penne pasta or paccheri or pasta of your choice, or spaghetti, 11oz
- 250 g datterini tomatoes or canned peeled tomatoes and no passata, or cherry tomatoes, 9oz
- 450 g tomato passata 15oz
- 1-2 garlic peeled and crushed, cloves
- 40 g Parmigiano-Reggiano grated or vegetarian parmesan, 1.5oz
- 40 g pecorino romano grated or vegetarian cheese, 1.5oz
- 1 handful basil washed and torn into pieces, fresh leaves
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, peperoncino flakes
- salt for pasta and to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3-4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Put a pot of water on to boil for the pasta. Add salt once the water starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the crushed garlic until it starts to soften. Then add peperoncino/chili pepper (if using) and some of the basil.
- Add the cherry/datterini tomatoes cut into halves or quarters (or canned peeled tomatoes). When the tomatoes have softened pour in the tomato passata.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes, remove the garlic and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the pasta a couple of minutes less than necessary for it to be al dente (it will finish cooking in the tomato sauce), drain it and add to the sauce. Cook both together for 2-3 more minutes until the pasta is cooked.
- Turn the heat to low and add the Parmigiano and pecorino cheese a handful at a time while mixing everything together well. You want the cheese to melt in the hot sauce.
- Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves and extra cheese if required.
Notes
- Traditionally use spaghetti or penne rigate, but fusilli or long fusilli are also good options.
- If using only fresh cherry or datterini tomatoes, blend half the cooked tomatoes briefly for a creamier sauce.
- Leftovers can be baked with grated cheese on top for a tasty second meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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