Bucatini Alla Lipari (Bucatini With Nut Pesto And T

Name: Bucatini Alla Lipari (Bucatini With Nut Pesto And Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tomato Sauce; 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 3 -4 cups tomatoes with juice (canned, whole, peeled, 24-32 ounces); salt and pepper; Pesto; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups mixed nuts (whole nuts, such as pine nuts, walnuts, pistachios and hazelnuts); 3 -4 fresh mint leaves; pepper; Pasta; salt; 1 lb pasta (bucatini or other pasta); mint leaf, for garnish; pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

Tomato Sauce
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 -4 cups tomatoes with juice (canned, whole, peeled, 24-32 ounces)
salt and pepper
Pesto
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups mixed nuts (whole nuts, such as pine nuts, walnuts, pistachios and hazelnuts)
3 -4 fresh mint leaves
pepper
Pasta
salt
1 lb pasta (bucatini or other pasta)
mint leaf, for garnish
pecorino cheese

1
For tomato sauce: Heat oil and saute onion until translucent.
2
Add garlic and tomatoes with their juices, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
3
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Simmer uncovered until most of the juices have evaporated, 20-30 minutes.
5
For pesto: In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, hot pepper flakes, olive oil, nuts and mint.
6
Pulse to make a coarse paste.
7
Season with black pepper to taste and set aside.
8
For pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
9
Add bucatini and cook until al dente (or according to package directions).
10
Set aside 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
11
Return pasta to the pot and add pesto and tomato sauce.
12
Toss well to coat, adding reserved water as needed to thin sauce.
13
Garnish with fresh mint and serve with pecorino cheese passed separately.

842

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tomato Sauce, 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bucatini Alla Lipari (Bucatini With Nut Pesto And Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bucatini Alla Lipari (Bucatini With Nut Pesto And Tomato Sauce

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