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pappardelle with tomato lemon sauce

Pappardelle With Tomato Lemon Sauce

This summery Pappardelle with Tomato Lemon Sauce features a fresh and spicy tomato sauce that is flavored with garlic, red pepper flakes and lemon basil. A sprinkle of lemon zest right before serving makes this a delicious sauce for any type of long noodle.
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. dried pappardelle or any pasta of your choice
  • cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 red ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • 10 leaves fresh lemon basil or regular basil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 
  • Add the crushed garlic and red pepper flakes and swirl the pan around for a few seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  • Add in half of the fresh basil and give the pan another swirl.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and salt, and lower the heat to medium- low.
  • Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly and the tomatoes are soft. 
  • While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Season the water with a generous amount of salt and add the pappardelle.
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions or until al dente.
  • Drain the pappardelle, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. 
  • Add the cooked pasta and pasta water to the tomato sauce and toss until evenly coated. 
  • Add in the remaining half of the basil, and the lemon zest, and toss quickly to combine. 
  • Dish into warm serving bowls and top with extra basil and olive oil if desired. 
Keyword 30 Minute Recipes, Pappardelle Recipes, Pasta, Tomato Sauce
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