Description
Michael Symon’s one pot pasta brings Italian comfort to your kitchen with minimal cleanup. Pasta lovers rejoice in this simple yet satisfying meal that combines rich flavors and convenient cooking technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) linguine
- 12 oz (340 g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered if large
- 1 onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 ½ cups (1.1 L) water
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 sprigs basil, plus torn leaves for garnish
- Coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Ingredient Unification: Consolidate linguine, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, basil leaves, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and water in a large straight-sided skillet, ensuring comprehensive ingredient integration.
- Heat Activation: Ignite high heat beneath the skillet, triggering an instantaneous rolling boil while continuously manipulating pasta with tongs to prevent adherence and guarantee uniform cooking progression.
- Liquid Absorption: Persistently rotate and agitate pasta for approximately 9 minutes, monitoring liquid reduction and achieving a luxurious, glossy sauce consistency while ensuring perfectly textured al dente linguine.
- Flavor Calibration: Conduct a meticulous taste evaluation, strategically adjusting salt and pepper proportions to harmonize and intensify the dish’s overall gustatory experience.
- Culinary Presentation: Artfully distribute the aromatic pasta across serving vessels, strategically garnishing with torn basil, freshly grated Parmesan, and a sophisticated extra virgin olive oil drizzle to elevate visual and gustatory dimensions.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Constantly manipulate pasta with tongs during cooking to ensure even heat distribution and avoid clumping.
- Liquid Management: Watch liquid absorption closely; the goal is a silky sauce that coats pasta without being too dry or watery.
- Timing is Critical: Cook exactly 9 minutes for perfect al dente texture; overcooking will result in mushy pasta and loss of authentic Italian texture.
- Finish with Finesse: Final garnishes of fresh basil, Parmesan, and olive oil aren’t just decoration—they dramatically enhance flavor and elevate the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg