Paccheri with golden tomatoes, anchovies and basil oil
Italian 10 Mins Prep · 25 Mins Cook
- Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Fry the basil leaves in batches for 20–30 seconds until translucent and crisp. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add the tomatoes, garlic, a good pinch of salt and the sugar. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, crushing some of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, until they collapse into a jammy sauce.
- Meanwhile, cook the paccheri in a large pot of salted boiling water for 18 minutes, reserving a quarter of the pasta water.
- Add the paccheri to the pan with a splash of the pasta water and cook for a further 2 minutes, tossing gently, until each tube is coated in the glossy sauce.
- Spoon a small portion into each bowl and top with a generous dollop of stracciatella, three anchovies and a few of the fried basil leaves.
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