Mario Batali Recipe
Do you love Italian food with fresh taste? Then you will enjoy this Mario Batali Recipe. Mario Batali is a famous chef.
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
Boil the pasta
- Fill a big pot with water. Add salt. Let it boil. Drop in pasta. Cook until tender but firm. Drain with a strainer. Save one cup pasta water.
Heat the oil
- Place frying pan on medium heat. Pour in olive oil. Let it warm.
Cook garlic
- Add garlic to pan. Stir for 1 minute. Do not burn. Smell should be nice.
Add tomatoes
- Pour diced tomatoes. Stir well. Let cook 8–10 minutes. Sauce becomes rich and tangy.
Add pasta water
- Add a little pasta water. Sauce becomes smooth and coats pasta.
Season sauce
- Add salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Stir well. Taste and adjust.
Mix pasta and sauce
- Add pasta to pan. Toss gently until well coated.
Add basil
- Sprinkle chopped basil. Stir lightly. Fresh flavor comes out.
Serve hot
- Put pasta in bowls. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for strong flavor.
- Do not overcook pasta. Keep it firm.
- Save pasta water for sauce.
- Use good olive oil.
- Add chili flakes if you like spice.