Barilla Spaghetti al Pomodoro Pasta
Barilla Spaghetti al Pomodoro Pasta
Classic meets crunchy with crisp spaghetti, candied vine tomatoes and fresh mint
50 minutes total
Impress your guests with this gourmet recipe by Chef Davide Oldani of @davideoldani, blending traditional Italian flavours with contrasting textures. The classic Spaghetti al Pomodoro is elevated with the perfect balance of crisp and al dente Barilla Spaghetti pasta, garnished with candied tomatoes and a refreshing touch of mint—guaranteed to get you compliments galore!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
For the spaghetti
1 box | Barilla Spaghetti pasta |
1 tsp | salt |
3 1/2 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
10 oz | plum tomatoes, blended |
For the crunchy spaghetti
1/4 | Barilla Spaghetti pasta |
1 1/2 quarts | water |
1/2 tsp | table salt |
3 cups | sunflower oil |
For the candied tomato
6 | vine tomatoes, peeled |
1 tsp | extra virgin olive oil |
3/4 tsp | table salt |
3/4 tsp | sugar |
12 | mint leaves |
For the finishing touch
21 | mint leaves |
1/3 cup | sunflower oil |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
For the spaghetti: Cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta until al dente in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and serve with raw tomato sauce.
Step 2
For the crunchy spaghetti: Cook the Barilla Spaghetti pasta in boiling salted water for about 11 minutes, strain, cool and dry well. Fry Barilla Spaghetti pasta in sunflower oil at 370 degrees, one at a time until golden.
Step 3
For the candied tomato: Cut the tomatoes in 4 layers and remove seeds. Season the tomato layers with salt, extra virgin olive oil, sugar and mint. Dry them lightly in the oven at 135°F for about 3 hours.
Step 4
For the finishing touch: Heat the oil in a saucepan at 140°F, mix in the mint and let infuse for 30 minutes. Remove mint. Place Barilla Spaghetti pasta with tomato sauce on each dish, add the mint-infused oil, candied tomatoes and finally the crunchy Barilla Spaghetti pasta.

Spaghetti
The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.
- Shape Long
- Cook time 10 mins
- Pack size 410 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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