Cold Summer Tagliatelle With Blender Tomato Sauce

Name: Cold Summer Tagliatelle With Blender Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g tagliatelle pasta noodles, fresh (or thin spaghetti, about 10 oz); 2 garlic cloves, minced; fresh basil, a few leaves, torn; 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; Tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1/4 cup white onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 celery, finely chopped; 4 large tomatoes, ripe, peeled, seeded, drained & chopped; 4 fresh basil sprigs; 4 fresh parsley sprigs; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch sugar

Servings: persons

250 g tagliatelle pasta noodles, fresh (or thin spaghetti, about 10 oz)
2 garlic cloves, minced
fresh basil, a few leaves, torn
1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Tomato sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1/4 cup white onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 celery, finely chopped
4 large tomatoes, ripe, peeled, seeded, drained & chopped
4 fresh basil sprigs
4 fresh parsley sprigs
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch sugar

1
Cook the tagliatelle in plenty of boiling, salted water and drain when al dente.
2
While hot, combine in a serving bowl with the garlic, parsley, basil, oil, and mix thoroughly. Set aside to cool.
3
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add the onion, garlic, & celery & cook until onion is soft.
5
Add the tomatoes, basil, & parsley and season to taste with S/P & sugar.
6
Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally & being careful not to scorch.
7
Puree with an immersion blender or in your food processor.
8
Cool the sauce on the counter or in the frig, depending on your taste. Luigi recommends the dish should be served cool, not cold.
9
When ready to serve, add the cold tomato sauce to the tepid pasta and toss lightly.

727

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g tagliatelle pasta noodles, fresh (or thin spaghetti, about 10 oz), 2 garlic cloves, minced, fresh basil, a few leaves, torn, 1/4 cup olive oil, extra-virgin, and more.

Yes, Cold Summer Tagliatelle With Blender 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!