Pasta with Orange-Bitter Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil

Name: Pasta with Orange-Bitter Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz Penne pasta; 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes; 2 tbsp Aperol; 1/4 cup Fresh basil; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1/4 cup Red onion; 2 cloves Garlic

A vibrant pasta dish where Aperol's citrus notes elevate a simple tomato sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz Penne pasta
1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
2 tbsp Aperol
1/4 cup Fresh basil
2 tbsp Olive oil
1/4 cup Red onion
2 cloves Garlic

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz penne for 8 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
Step 3: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp Aperol and 1 can (28 oz) crushed San Marzano tomatoes.
Step 4: Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and toss with drained penne, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a silky coating.