Hello, everyone! In today’s recipe, we are preparing a delicious one-pot pasta recipe. This easy yet flavorful dish combines fresh ingredients with the rich taste of Olizzi Olive Oils. Let’s dive into the recipe!
Ingredients:-
Cherry Tomatoes (halved, with larger ones diced)
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Cretan Zucchinis (diced)
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Fresh Garlic (crushed)
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Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil (for cooking)
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Olizzi Premium Organic Olive Oil (for finishing)
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Fresh Basil (a sprig for cooking, finely chopped for garnish)
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Sea Salt
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Black Pepper
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Hot Water
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Tagliatelle Pasta (or your preferred pasta)
- Prepare the Ingredients
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice any larger ones into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the zucchinis into small cubes.
- Crush the garlic cloves lightly to release their aroma.
- Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat a generous amount of Olizzi Everyday Olive Oil in a cast-iron pot.
- Add the crushed garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, then sprinkle a bit of sea salt to enhance the flavor.
- Cook the Vegetables
- Add the diced zucchinis to the pot and stir well. The salt helps the vegetables cook faster and absorb flavors.
- Once the zucchinis start turning golden, add the cherry tomatoes and season with black pepper.
- Cover the pot partially to allow the tomatoes to burst and release their juices.
- Add the Pasta and Water
- Once the tomatoes have released their juices, add the tagliatelle pasta to the pot.
- Pour in enough hot water to cover the pasta. For a one-pot dish, use a 1:1 ratio of pasta to water. If you’re using a thicker pasta, you might need slightly more water.
- Cook the Pasta
- Stir occasionally and let the pasta cook by absorbing the water. Keep the lid on to retain moisture.
- As the pasta cooks, it will absorb the flavors from the vegetables and garlic.
- Finish the Dish
- When the pasta is cooked to your liking (al dente but not too firm), add a sprig of basil for additional flavor.
- Drizzle with Olizzi Premium Organic Olive Oil to enhance the dish’s richness and aroma.
- Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish with finely chopped basil and a sprinkle of black pepper.
- Enjoy your meal with minimal cleanup, as this recipe only uses one pot!
- Pasta Choice: The type of pasta can affect sauce adherence. Tagliatelle is a great choice for this recipe as it holds the sauce well.
- Adjusting Salt: Adding a bit of salt to each ingredient as you cook helps to build flavor. Don’t over-salt, as the flavors will develop further as they cook together.
- Soy Sauce Variation: For a different twist, try adding soy sauce and honey for a Far Eastern flavor profile. Be cautious with additional salt if using soy sauce.
We hope you enjoy this one-pot pasta recipe. It’s a simple and tasty way to bring together fresh ingredients with the high-quality flavors of Olizzi Olive Oils.
Love to all, and happy cooking!