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Spaghetti With Raw Tomato ‘Sauce’ (Vegan/Dairy-free)
This wonderful ‘sauce’ is so easy to make, can be prepared in advance and is a delicious refreshing summer recipe! My mum makes this sauce using a smaller quantity of tomatoes (without draining the juice from the tomatoes) and lots of Parmesan cheese, but I personally prefer a healthier version of the recipe with lots of tomatoes and no cheese.
This raw tomato sauce contains anti-oxidants, lots of fibre and is low-fat….you’ll love it!!
You could also have this sauce on a bruschetta or serve it with meat, if you prefer.
Spaghetti with raw tomato sauce.
Serves 4
Ingredients
320 g spaghetti
350 g tomatoes
2 garlic gloves
a big bunch of fresh basil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Method.
1. Wash the tomatoes and basil, then dry them using a kitchen towel.
2. Crush two garlic cloves (use a knife or a garlic press).
3. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and let them drain for about 10-15 minutes.
4. Then mix the tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Place the sauce in the fridge for at least half an hour.
5. Cook the pasta al dente, following the instructions on the packaging, then drain.
6. Mix the pasta with the sauce and serve chilled.
Spaghetti con “salsa” di pomodoro crudo.
Ingredienti
Per 4 persone
320 g di spaghetti
350 g di pomodori
2 spicchi d’aglio
un mazzetto grosso di basilico
2 cucchiai di aceto balsamico
olio extravergine d’oliva
sale e pepe
Preparazione.
1. Lavate e asciugate i pomodori e il basilico.
2. Utilizzando un coltello, pressate e molto tagliate finemente due spicchi d’aglio.
3. Prendete i pomodori e tagliateli in pezzetti piccoli con il coltello, poi lasciate scolare per 10-15 minuti.
4. Mescolate i pomodori con 4 cucchiai d’ olio d’oliva, 2 cucchiai di aceto balsamico, il sale e il pepe. Mescolate ancora e mettete nel frigorifero almeno per 30 minuti.
5. Cuocete la pasta al dente e scolate.
6. Condite la pasta con il sugo e servite come piatto freddo.
Pasta With Easy Fresh Tomato Sauce
Pasta al pomodoro is cheap, easy to make and absolutely delicious! There are several variations of this dish, made using different ingredients to personalise and flavour the sauce, but I personally prefer one of the simplest version made with fresh tomatoes.
Today I am going to show you the recipe I usually prepare at home. Basically, to make this delicious tomato sauce you’ll need just four ingredients: cherry tomatoes, garlic, fresh parsley and, of course, extra virgin olive oil. Try to use only the best quality ingredients in this recipe, it will be a little more expensive but I can assure you that it will make a huge difference in the end.
Tip. You can replace the garlic with a small chopped onion and the parsley with a handful of fresh basil leaves, for a more delicate flavour.
Pasta al pomodoro fresco.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
EasyÂ
350 g thick spaghetti (but you can use any pasta you like)
500 g fresh and ripe cherry tomatoes
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
a bunch of fresh parsley
5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
grated Parmesan cheese to taste (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
Method.
1. Wash and dry the tomatoes, then cut them into small pieces. Leave in a strainer to drain.
2. Wash the parsley, remove the stem, then finely chop the leaves.
3. Cook the pasta al dente, following the instructions on the packaging, then drain and set aside.
4. Sauté the garlic with 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for a minute or two. At soon at the garlic softens add the chopped tomatoes. Let shimmer for about 10 minutes, then add the chopped parsley with some salt and pepper.
5. Add the pasta to the sauce, sauté for only a couple of minutes and serve with plenty of grated parmesan (but it’s optional) on top.
Pasta al pomodoro fresco.
Ingredienti
Per 4 persone
Facile
350 g di spaghetti grossi
500 g di pomodorini ciliegia maturi
3 spicchi d’aglio tritati grossolanamente
un mazzetto di prezzemolo fresco
5 cucchiai di olio extravergine d’oliva
parmigiano grattugiato q. b. (facoltativo)
sale e pepe
Preparazione.
1. Lavate e asciugate i pomodori, poi tagliateli a pezzetti. Lasciate i pezzetti di pomodoro in un colino per far scolare l’acqua in eccesso.
2. Lavate il prezzemolo, tagliate i gambi e tritate finemente le foglie.
3. Preparate gli spaghetti molto al dente, poi scolate e mettete da parte.
4. Fate rosolare l’aglio in una padella grande, con 5 cucchiai di olio extra vergine di oliva, per un minuto o due. Quando l’aglio sarà ammorbidito, aggiungere i pomodori tritati. Fate cuocere per circa 10 minuti, quindi aggiungete il prezzemolo tritato con il sale e il pepe.
5. Mescolate la pasta al condimento, poi fate rosolare per un paio di minuti e servire con abbondante parmigiano grattugiato.
Spaghetti with prawns and trumpet gourds
Today’s recipe is suitable for a special occasion like a romantic dinner (remember to halve the ingredients in this case) or an elegant meal. For this recipe I used italian trumpet gourds because, being very sweet, delicate and with a creamy, almost avocado-like texture, they work really well with the prawns in this dish. If you can’t find any gourds you can use some zucchini / courgettes instead.
Ingredients
Serves 4
3 medium-sized spring onions
1 sachet of saffron
1 large clove of garlic
a bunch of parsley
a bunch of tarragon
200 g (7 oz) trumpet gourds of Albenga , still green, with delicate skin (you can use zucchini / courgettes if you can’t find the gourds)
200 g (7 oz) prawns (washed and cleaned)
200 g (7 oz) spaghetti
2 tablespoons single cream
2 glasses of good white wineÂ
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Finely chop the herbs with the spring onions and garlic.
Fry the chopped ingredients in a large pan with plenty of olive oil.
Add the gourds (cut into very thin slices). Cook, adding a little bit of water if necessary, until the grounds are tender.
Season with salt and pepper. At this point, add the prawns with the white wine.
Meanwhile, in a large pan boil the pasta with a little bit of sea salt. Now, add the cream and saffron to the prawns and cook over medium heat until most of the excess liquid evaporates (bearing in mind that the sauce has to be very creamy, almost liquid).
Once ready, drain the pasta and toss it directly in the frying pan with the sauce.
Spaghetti con gamberi e zucchine trombetta.
Ingredienti
per 4 persone
3 cipollotti di media grandezza
1 bustina di zafferano
1 spicchio d’aglio grande
un mazzetto di prezzemolo
un mazzetto di dragoncello
200 g di zucchine trombetta
200 g di code di gambero lavate e pulite
200 g di spaghetti
2 cucchiai di panna da cucina
2 bicchieri di vino bianco buono
3 cucchiai di olio extra vergine di oliva
sale e pepe q b
Tritate finemente i cipollotti con l’aglio e le erbe. Mettete a soffriggere gli ingredienti appena tritati in una padella grande con abbondante olio d’oliva. Nel frattempo, fate bollire l’acqua per la pasta con un po’ di sale grosso. Aggiungete al soffritto le zucchine trombetta tagliate a spicchi molto sottili. Fate rosolare bene, poi annaffiate con un po’ d’acqua. Aggiungete sale e pepe a piacere e continuate a cuocere finché le zucche saranno tenere. A questo punto, aggiungete i gamberi e il vino bianco. A parte, buttate la pasta. Unite la panna e lo zafferano ai gamberi, facendo evaporare a fuoco medio il liquido in eccesso, tenendo presente che il condimento dovrà rimanere molto cremoso, quasi liquido.
Una volta pronto il condimento, scolate la pasta e conditela direttamente in padella.
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