Spicy Tomato Spaghetti Nests with Fresh Basil

Spaghetti Nests with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Category: Main Course | Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the tomatoes: Start by washing the cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Once cleaned, dry them and set them aside for later use.

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2. Chop the aromatics: Finely chop the red onion. Cut the fresh chili pepper in half, remove the seeds, and slice it into thin strips. Set both ingredients aside.

3. Make the sauce: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and chili pepper to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent.

4. Add the tomatoes: Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook them for about 7-8 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices. Once the tomatoes have broken down, add the tomato passata and tomato paste to the pan. Stir everything well to combine. Let it simmer gently for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5. Cook the spaghetti: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the square spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Aim for al dente pasta, but reserve 1 minute before the suggested cooking time to drain the pasta.

6. Combine the pasta and sauce: Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and add it directly to the pan with the spicy tomato sauce. Stir well, ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Let the pasta soak in the sauce for about a minute, allowing the flavors to integrate fully.

7. Create the nests: To serve, take a fork and carefully pick up a portion of the pasta. Roll it around the fork to form a nest-like shape. Place the fork on a sp