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Tomato Confit Pasta

I’ve been making tomato confit for the past few years, but why had I never thought to add it to pasta!! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces spaghetti or linguini
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes cut into quarters
  • ⅓ cup good quality olive oil
  • 1 pinch saffron about 20 threads
  • kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
  • fresh chives for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a medium skillet, place the tomatoes and olive oil over medium high heat. Add the saffron and season with salt and pepper. Give the mixture a stir to combine.
  2. Once the oil starts to get hot, and the tomatoes start to blister, reduce the heat to medium low and let simmer for 60 minutes. Stirring every 10 minutes.
  3. After 60 minutes, the tomatoes should be falling apart. Remove them from the heat and let cool in the skillet for about 20 minutes before serving. Adjust salt and pepper before serving if desired.
  4. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve about ¾ cup of the pasta water once cooked and add to the tomato confit, stir everything into the pasta. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve with chopped chives.

Notes

  • If you haven't done this yet, start saving some pasta cooking water every single time! It is the perfect way to finish off any sauce you are making.

Nutrition Information

Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 406mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443

% Daily Value*

Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 406mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.