| Gemelli with Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs |
Recipe type: Main Dish
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Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 4
This is a family favorite. In the time that it takes you to prepare the pasta you dinner will be ready!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spaghetti
- 2 tbsp QCOM Tuscan Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp. toasted pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp. fresh Parmesan
- 2 cups of reserved cooking water
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to instructions on the package.
- Meanwhile, sauté onions with 2 tbsp. of Queen Creek Olive Mill Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes stirring often.
- Do not brown garlic.
- Add tomatoes, parsley, basil and pine nuts, heat thoroughly.
- Add salt to taste (the salt will bring out the flavor, don’t be shy)
- Remove from heat.
- Toss mixture with spaghetti.
- If pasta is too dry, add a ladleful of reserved cooking water.
Serving size: 4
Notes
Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon or Chianti