Kalota Culinary makes cherry tomato pasta sauce
Cherry Tomato Sauce Dresses 1 pound of pasta Ingredients: 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 shallot, small chop 1 small onion, small chop 4 cloves garlic, sliced Pinch hot pepper flakes 1 carrot, small chop 1 tbsp. tomato paste 4 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced 1 cup white wine Fresh basil and/or parsley ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated Salt & Pepper to taste Directions: In a large skillet add the olive oil, shallot, onion, garlic, and hot pepper. Add salt and pepper and cook on low until fragrant. Add the carrots, season, and wait until the carrots become slightly soft. Add the tomato paste and toast for a couple minutes then add ½ cup of the white wine to help deglaze and loosen the paste. Add the rest of the white wine and let the alcohol burn off for a minute. Add the tomatoes with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Turn the heat down low, cover, and let slowly simmer until the tomato skins begin to blister and fall apart and a thicker sauce consistency is formed. Add in fresh herbs like basil and parsley and toss. Taste for salt and pepper and add to your favorite pasta and dress well. Adding in a bit of the salty/starchy pasta water helps a ton! Top with grated cheese and more fresh basil or parsley.
