PASTA WITH FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
I have been cooking a version of this dish practically since I first encountered it in a "60-Minute Gourmet" column, the brainchild of the late Pierre Franey, in January 1986. Why Pierre published the recipe in mid-winter is a mystery. To make the sauce my way you chop tomatoes; you put them in fat, whether that's olive oil, butter or, I suppose, rendered bacon fat; you cook them until they've broken down a bit and given up their liquid; and you dress pasta with the resulting sauce. (Pierre peeled the tomatoes first, because that was his style. He was a chef!) With good tomatoes, you can make this sauce in its most basic form - with no more than tomato, oil and salt - and it will be terrific. But you can jazz it up in a variety of ways; butter in place of oil changes its character noticeably. Parmesan is an obvious and welcome addition. Cooking a bit of chopped onion or minced garlic in the butter or oil - with or without rosemary, tarragon or thyme - before adding the tomatoes adds depth. Chopped basil at the end ... well, to me this is practically essential.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Put the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat; when the oil is hot or the butter's foam subsides, add the tomatoes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break up, about 10 minutes, adding salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Meanwhile, cook the pasta until done; drain.
- Toss together pasta and sauce, along with basil and Parmesan, if you like. Taste and adjust the seasoning and serve.
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Christopher Arizmendi
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The sauce is perfectly balanced, and the tomatoes are always cooked to perfection.
Malaika Saleem
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.
Ehtisham Asif
[email protected]This pasta dish is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love that I can use whatever tomatoes I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
Perminas Motari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomato sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so light and flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
sawon mia
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes. The sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.
Mhizgift Stephen
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The sauce was incredibly flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Sanaa Nichlos
[email protected]This pasta dish is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is so flavorful, and the tomatoes are always cooked to perfection.
Shalina Kumar
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the sauce, and they couldn't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again for future potlucks.
Rupesh Mahato
[email protected]This pasta dish is a staple in my kitchen. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever tomatoes I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
Fahad Khalil
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The sauce was incredibly flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Samuel Waweru
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta recipes. It's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The sauce is perfectly balanced, and the tomatoes are always cooked to perfection.
Rudyard Ramos
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it with different types of pasta, and it's always delicious.
Muzammil Zafar
[email protected]This pasta dish is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love that I can use whatever tomatoes I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious.
MD Shriful
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of tomato sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so light and flavorful, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.
Shan best hum
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor of the sauce, and they couldn't believe how easy it was to make. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.
roksana 20
[email protected]This is my new go-to pasta recipe. It's so versatile - I can add whatever vegetables or protein I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious. The sauce is also great for freezing, so I can always have a quick and easy meal on hand.
Lashkara Khan
[email protected]I loved how simple this recipe was. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it tasted like I had been simmering the sauce all day. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and juicy, and the basil added a lovely freshness.
VanessaLindiweNdlovu LindiweVandal
[email protected]This pasta dish was incredibly flavorful and easy to make. The fresh tomatoes gave the sauce a vibrant taste, and the herbs added a nice touch of complexity. I will definitely be making this again!