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Silky Tomato Pasta

Ribbon pasta in a glossy roasted tomato, garlic, basil and parmesan sauce.

Prep & cook30 minDifficultyEasyServes4
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Silky Tomato Pasta

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Method

  1. 1

    Boil the pasta in well-salted water until al dente; reserve a cup of cooking water.

  2. 2

    Cook garlic gently in olive oil, add tomatoes and simmer until rich and thick.

  3. 3

    Toss in the pasta, parmesan and enough cooking water to make the sauce silky.

  4. 4

    Finish with basil, black pepper and extra parmesan.

Chef’s tip

Finish the pasta in the sauce so every ribbon absorbs the flavour.