Description
Italian Paccheri Alla Vittorio is a rich yet simple pasta dish featuring thick paccheri tossed in a velvety sauce made from three varieties of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan. Elegant, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 400g paccheri pasta
- 500g cherry tomatoes
- 400g canned plum tomatoes
- 300g baby plum tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for smoother sauce)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add canned plum tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add baby plum tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add paccheri and cook for 6–8 minutes, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Remove garlic cloves from the sauce and blend the tomato mixture with a hand-held blender until smooth.
- If desired, strain the sauce through a sieve for extra smoothness, then return to the pan and stir in butter.
- Add the cooked paccheri to the sauce and toss gently to coat each piece.
- Stir in grated parmesan and fresh basil. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
- Paccheri can be substituted with rigatoni, penne, or fusilli.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- To make ahead, prepare the sauce in advance and cook the pasta fresh before serving.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
