Bucatini Marinara recipe
Bucatini Marinara ingredients list:
½ pound bucatini noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ pound Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions for Bucatini Marinara:
1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; add noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid, and set aside.
2) Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium pot over medium. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper; cook until softened, about 7 minutes, stirring.
3) Add tomatoes and tomato paste to pot; season to taste. Cover and cook 10 minutes, until thickened.
4) Add reserved pasta and cooking water, along with butter, to pot; cook until thickened, stirring, about 2 minutes.
5) Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with grated cheese.
Notes about this recipe:
While this tomato-ey pasta dish is great served warm, it's just as delicious served chilled or at room temp, so it's great for dining outside.