Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
4 quarts boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, drained and crushed
3 ounces goat cheese
1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves
1/2 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved
Cook pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1/4 teaspoon salt for 4 minutes or until noodles are almost al dente. Drain pasta through a sieve over a bowl to reserve 1 1/3 cups pasta cooking water.
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes or until very fragrant and tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and tomatoes; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in reserved 1 1/3 cups pasta water; bring to a boil. Add goat cheese; stir until smooth.
Add pasta, olives, and red pepper;
Cook 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente, tossing to coat. Divide pasta mixture among 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon basil. Divide Parmigiano-Reggiano evenly among servings. Enjoy!
Buon Appetito!
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