This perfect combination of comforting and refreshing is sure to become a new dinner time staple. It's everything you could ever want in a pasta dish, loads of cheese, loads of flavour and lots of zesty refreshment. Somehow it all just fits together perfectly. Serve with your desired accompaniments (such as cheesy garlic bread), top with a little extra parmesan and enjoy!
Happy Cooking!
The Chai Home 😋
INGREDIENTS
Approx 5 - 6 servings
500g of fusilli
1x red onion Roughly chopped
3x extra large cloves of garlic
zest of 1x large lemon
juice of 1/2 a lemon
2x tbsp of olive oil
large handful of fresh basil leaves
2x large pinches of salt and pepper
1x cup of grated parmesan
1x cup of grated cheddar or mozzarella
1x tbsp of dried parsley
approx 320g of passata
1/4 cup of pasta water (add more if you want a thinner sauce)
METHOD
Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook your fusilli as instructed on the packaging.
In a food processor add the peeled garlic cloves, red onion, lemon zest & juice, basil leaves, grated parmesan and salt & pepper.
Blitz until fully combined.
Add the mixture to a large frying pan or skillet and fry for a few minutes - ensure to stir.
Add the passata, stir and turn to a low heat once it starts to simmer.
Add the grated cheese of your choice and mix it through.
Cook until the pasta has cooked.
Save at least 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Add the drained pasta to the sauce ( turn off the heat ) and thoroughly mix until the pasta is covered in the delicious sauce. If you want a thinner sauce then go ahead and gradually add the saved cup of pasta water until you have your desired consistency.
Top with the dried parsely, serve and enjoy...
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