
These quantities made 3 portions. First, get the water on the stove. Fill an 8 quart pot with 6 quarts of water and heat over medium heat, with the lid on. Next, get the prep done. When everything is laid out you actually look (and feel) like a chef. Quarter, 10 perfectly ripe Cherry Tomatoes and place in a bowl. Place 2 Cloves of Garlic in your garlic press. You need a few Tbl of Fresh Herbs and you can substitute dry, but take note that dried herbs have a more intense flavor. This time, I used 1 Tbl Fresh Parsley and 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano and 1/4 tsp Dried Basil. Place on the counter, Bottle of good Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Red Pepper Flakes, Kosher Salt and Pepper Mill.

Heat an empty saucepan over medium heat.
When hot, add 1/2 Cup Olive Oil. Once hot, add Tomatoes. They should sizzle. Stir for about 1 minute. Press Garlic straight into the pot. Add 1 1/2 Tbl Balsamic Vinegar and swirl for about 30 seconds. Add Herbs, 4 or 5 pinches of Salt, 4-5 grinds of pepper, 1 shake of Red Pepper Flakes and swirl. Turn off heat. Add 1 Tbl Butter without doing anything.
Drain pasta and plate. Swirl Butter into the sauce and ladle over hot pasta. Top with Parmesan Cheese. Indulge immediately with a salad and warm bread.
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