How to make the popular Spaghetti Pomodoro from ‘The Bear’
We’re glued to the screen for every new episode of hit series The Bear. You too? Then you know as well as I do that every dish that appears on the pass could easily lead to a huge plot twist – like this Spaghetti Pomodoro. Of course, we won’t share the spoilers, but we will share the recipe.
For anyone who enjoys a comedy-drama series where everything revolves around food and drink, The Bear is a real must-watch. Carmen Berzatto is an award-winning chef who has cooked in the most refined restaurant kitchens. After his brother dies, Carmen returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over his brother’s sandwich shop. Each episode features different dishes that contribute to the thrilling story. This Spaghetti Pomodoro is one of them.
How to make Spaghetti Pomodoro from ‘The Bear’
- Bring a large pot of water with a pinch of salt to the boil.
- Put the 10 peeled garlic cloves, olive oil and basil in a pan and turn on the heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the garlic over low heat for a few minutes.
- Every so often, remove the wilted basil from the oil and replace it with fresh basil. This gives the oil the most flavor.
- Then remove the pan from the heat, add some fresh basil one last time and leave to cool.
- Put the tomatoes, garlic, basil and two tablespoons of olive oil in a food processor or blender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Then pour the tomato sauce into a pan and let it reduce slightly until it thickens.
- Meanwhile, cook the spaghetti.
- Add the fresh herbs to the tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Using tongs, add the cooked spaghetti to the tomato sauce. Shake the pan so the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce. If the sauce is a little thick, you can add some pasta water.
- Serve with fresh basil.
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