Arrabbiata pasta

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the stems from the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
  2. 2Thinly slice the garlic, mince the shallots, and chop the red chilies.
  3. 3Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the prepared garlic, shallots, and chilies. Sauté until fragrant and softened.
  4. 4Add the cherry tomatoes and a generous pinch of salt to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce.
  5. 5Boil a pot of salted water and cook the rigatoni until al dente.
  6. 6Transfer a ladle of pasta water to the tomato sauce to help emulsify it.
  7. 7Add the cooked rigatoni to the sauce, toss together, and stir in additional pasta water if needed to adjust the consistency.
  8. 8Finish with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 punnets cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 red chili
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g rigatoni
  • kosher salt (optional)
  • parmesan cheese (optional)
  • parsley (optional)

Equipment

cutting boardchef's knifefrying panwooden spoonpotladlegrater