This golden pomodoro is like a little bit of sunshine in every bite. Made with impossibly sweet yellow datterini tomatoes, it’s a brighter, even more delicate take on Giada’s classic Parmesan pomodoro. The sauce is pure simplicity: fragrant basil, a touch of butter, and a Parmigiano rind that adds richness as it simmers. Silky, vibrant, and beautifully balanced, it’s proof that the best Italian recipes let just a few perfect ingredients shine.

Golden Pomodoro Pasta
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Golden Pomodoro Sauce

Category

Main Course

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 2 cans yellow datterini tomatoes
  • 3 large stems basil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, for the pasta water

  • 1 3-inch Parmigiano Reggiano cheese rind

  • 1 pound pasta, such as bucatini lunghi
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Heat a large nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, garlic, and add the yellow tomatoes and their juices to the saucepan. Add the basil and Parmigiano rind, then stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Bring to a simmer and adjust the heat to maintain a simmer.

  2. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Use a wooden spoon to lightly crush the yellow tomatoes against the sides of the pot to break them down slightly. Season the sauce with the teaspoon of kosher salt to taste, and remove the basil stems and Parmigiano rind and discard.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Break the pasta in half if desired, and ook the pasta 2 minutes less than the package directions. Using a pasta spider, strain the pasta from the water and add directly into the pan with sauce. Before stirring, sprinkle the pasta with the 1/2 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Toss the pasta, cheese and sauce together. Add the butter and 1/2 cup of pasta water, if needed, and continue to cook until the sauce is creamy and the pasta is al dente.
  4. Serve topped with extra basil and extra Parmigiano Reggiano.
nut free
vegetarian