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Tomato & Balsamic Spaghetti with Fresh Basil & Burrata

50 min
Easy
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Tomato & Balsamic Spaghetti with Fresh Basil & Burrata

50 min
Easy
Ingredients
  • Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Burrata or buffalo mozzarella 125g (one whole piece)
  • Butter 1 tablespoon
  • Butter 1 tablespoon
  • Chilli Flakes To taste
  • Coconut Sugar (or sweetener of choice) 2 tablespoons
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Fresh Basil 1 bunch, finely chopped (keep a few whole leaves for garnishing)
  • Garlic 5-6 cloves, peeled and crushed or finely grated
  • Parmigiano Reggiano 80g, finely grated
  • Pomi Double Concentrated Organic Tomato Paste 3 tablespoons
  • Pomi Organic Strained Tomatoes 1 jar
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Spaghetti 500g (one package)
  • Thick balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Preparation

METHOD

1. Place a large saucepan on medium heat.
2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, the garlic and chilli, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the concentrated tomato paste and sauté for a further 1-2 minutes.
4. Add the jar of strained tomatoes.
5. Pour ⅓ cup water into the jar, shake well, and pour the water and remains into the saucepan then simmer for a further 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the sugar, balsamic, finely chopped fresh basil, parmesan, butter, and stir to combine then allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7. Taste for salt and add as needed.
8. Cook the pasta as per packet instructions in salty boiling water.
9. Reserve about a ½ cup of the pasta water.
10. Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, stirring quickly to coat the pasta.
11. If needed, add a little pasta water to loosen the sauce.
12. Top with the burrata or buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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