Sungold Tomato Pasta
This Sungold Tomato Pasta (pasta pomodoro technically) is the epitome of summer. Fresh, ripe summer golden tomatoes cooked down with shallot, garlic and smoky aleppo pepper into a silky flavorful pasta sauce. Tossed with your favorite pasta shape and topped with garlicky herby breadcrumbs for a little crunch. This recipe is truly one of my favorite things to enjoy during the summer months.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
For the pasta sauce
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 20 oz sungold tomatoes halved
- 1 shallot minced (about ¼ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 tbsp)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper
Instructions
Make the breadcrumbs
- In a small non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the panko breadcrumbs and grated garlic. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden.
- Finish with the fresh parsley. Pour it into a separate bowl and set aside.
Make the pasta sauce
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter with the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and starting to soften.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the halved sungold tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to burst / soften and their juices start to release.
- Add the salt and aleppo pepper.
- Continue to cook on medium, stirring occasionally, until the tomato mixture is saucy and simmering, about 10-12 minutes.
- Drop the pasta in the boiling water to cook.
- Transfer the drained cooked pasta along with a ¼ cup reserved pasta water to the skillet with sauce and toss to combine until the sauce coats the pasta, about 2-3 minutes. Add another splash of pasta water as needed.
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Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1027IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 3mg