Pasta Pomodoro
Serves 5
15 mins prep
40 mins cook
55 mins total
A classic pasta pomodoro recipe, one of the author's favorite impressive home-cooked dishes to make. It's a dish that sparked a passion for good food.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, then add in the onions. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the tomato paste and cook until slightly darkened in color. Add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Deglaze with the red wine, then add in the tomatoes. Allow to simmer. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water and generously season with salt. Bring to a boil, then add in the pasta to cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside. To the sauce, add the basil leaves. Use an immersion blender (or pour the red sauce into a regular blender) and blend until smooth. At this point, taste for seasoning and add salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper as needed. Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and evenly coat the pasta. Plate it in warm bowls, and serve with freshly grated Parmesan and extra basil on top. Enjoy!
