Welcome to TortellinoTime! Today, I’m sharing a very special recipe straight from my Nonno’s kitchen. It’s an authentic Sicilian pasta dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes! We’re calling it ‘The Italian Job,’ and trust me, it’s as delicious as it sounds. Whether you’re a pasta lover or just looking for a quick meal, this recipe is for you. Let’s dive in!
Key Chapters with Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:35 – Ingredients Overview
02:00 – Preparing the Tomatoes and Garlic
03:00 – Cooking the Pasta
03:31 – Making the Parsley Sauce
06:40 – Adding the Cheese
07:24 – Final Touches & Tasting
List of Ingredients for 2 people:
300g fresh tomatoes
Extra virgin olive oil
200g Gigantoni or any pasta of your choice (Rigatoni, pennette, etc.)
Primo Sale cheese or any goat cheese (substitute with mozzarella or parmesan if unavailable)
1 large clove of garlic
Fresh parsley (or basil)
Salt (to taste)
Optional: Chili flakes
Cooking Instructions:
Prepare the Tomatoes and Garlic: Start by slicing up 300g of fresh tomatoes. Next, take a large garlic clove and slice 2/3 of it into fine, tiny slivers—just enough to release that wonderful aroma when it hits the pan.
Heat the Oil: Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil into your pan and add the garlic and tomatoes. Toss in a pinch of salt, and let everything simmer gently on low heat. You want those tomatoes to soften up and blend beautifully with the garlic.
Cook the Pasta: While your sauce is coming together, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add some salt, then toss in 200g of Gigantoni (or any pasta you love). Cook it until it’s just al dente—that perfect bite where it’s firm but cooked through.
Combine and Cook: Now, take your pasta, which should still have a little bit of bite left, and transfer it straight into your simmering tomato sauce. Add a splash of that starchy pasta water, then turn up the heat slightly to let the pasta soak up all those delicious flavors.
Final Touches: Now for the magic touch—add the rest of the sliced garlic, a handful of freshly chopped parsley, and another drizzle of olive oil. Give everything a good mix for about 30 seconds, just until the pasta is fully coated and everything comes together beautifully. Then, take it off the heat.
Add the Cheese: Time to make it extra special. Cut the Primo Sale cheese into small cubes, and gently fold them into the pasta. The heat will soften the cheese just enough to make it creamy and delicious.
Serve: To finish, sprinkle a little more fresh parsley on top, and you’re ready to enjoy! This Sicilian pasta dish is as beautiful as it is tasty, and it’s ready to be savored.
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10 Comments
Have you tried this authentic Sicilian pasta recipe yet? It’s quick, easy, and full of flavor, thanks to Nonno’s ingredient! 🍝 Don’t forget to subscribe to TortellinoTime for more tasty recipes and leave a comment below with your thoughts. Buon appetito! 🙂
He can’t count but he cooks delicious meals .. 🤪🥰 This dish is simple but so full of flavours.. can’t recommend it enough. 😍😍😍😍
It looks delicious and so easy to make. Any vegetarian dish you do I will be there for it😀
I love spicy pastas so I'm eager to give this a try. As soon as I can get some good cheese I'll make it. Thanks so much Mr. Michael Caine! 😉
This gentleman is a great cook, but he needs to speak up a little. His voice trails off and it's hard to understand him.
I think "Soffritto" is the real Italian job, it´s in so many recipes. Green/ white/ red : Celery/ onion/ carrots. the Italian flag 💖
Such a beautiful dish! My father and grandfather would have smiled watching you cook. They, as do I, love my Sicilian heritage hailing from Castroreale, Messina. My ancestors were wine cask makers. Most of us remain woodworkers today.
Beautiful pasta dish: it looks so delicious; may you and family be blessed.
I love this video and the recipe. Thanks Francesco
Could we add some black olives to this dish