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Chianti Classico Culinary Vacation

Italy

Salsa agli Aromi

Aromatic Herb Sauce with Pasta

rigatoni (about 3-4 cups)

2 cloves of garlic

1 onion

1 sprig of rosemary

1 sprig of sage

1 bunch of parsley

½ tsp oregano

2 tbsp olive oil

500g peeled plum tomatoes

100 ml cream (or less if you’re avoiding fats)

30g grated Parmigiano

Salt, Pepper

Finely chop the garlic, the onion and all the herbs. In a wide frying pan lightly brown the garlic and the onion in the oil for a few minutes. Then add the chopped herbs and the oregano. Stir the ingredients for a few seconds over low heat, and then add the tomatoes. Mix everything together, add salt and pepper and cook the sauce for approx. 15 minutes.  Add the cream, continuing to mix and let the sauce thicken slightly: then add the pasta and sprinkle with grated parmigiano.  Stir everything for a few minutes in the frying pan over medium heat. Serve immediately hot.

This recipe comes with a warning:  Don’t use your knife & fork to slice your penne – this is something that I did and I was quickly told that it’s an insult (because it means that the pasta is too hard)…just use your fork.

Recommended Wine:

Chianti Classico (perfect match of course)

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