Pasta al Pomodoro e Basilico
A fantastic weeknight meal guaranteed to make the whole table happy!
Ingredients
- 50g red rice noodle with chia
- ⅓ cup tomato paste
- ½ cup diced or puréed tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 8 ml olive oil
- 1 large fresh basil sprig
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup of grated parmesan or pecorino
Directions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for about 7 minutes or until al dente. Stir pasta often to prevent the noodles from sticking. Drain, cover with cold water and drain.
- In a frying pan, saute the garlic over medium heat with olive oil. Add red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute more. Add tomato paste, basil sprig, and reduce heat. Stir in the diced or puréed tomatoes and ground black pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat for about 10 -15 minutes. Remove basil sprig and discard.
- Add pasta and toss well with the butter and grated cheese.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Richard Blossom