A truly authentic Southern Italian style tomato sauce from the great Italian master chef, Yoshimi Hidaka. By reducing the sauce, the sweetness and umami of the tomatoes are concentrated, creating a versatile sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta and various other dishes. This recipe is packed with techniques that allow you to easily recreate professional-level flavor at home, making it a must-have for any home cook.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients (2 servings)
- Spaghettini 160g
- Cherry Tomatoes 15 pcs
- Onion 1/4 pc
- Garlic 1 clove
- Canned Cut Tomatoes 1 can
- Basil A few leaves
- Olive Oil (as needed)
Seasonings
- Salt (to taste)
Steps
- Prepare 1 clove of garlic, carefully remove the sprout and core, then smash and finely mince. [This is the secret!] Removing the sprout and core carefully eliminates bitterness and enhances the aroma.
- Finely chop 1/4 onion.
- Add olive oil (as needed) to a frying pan, add the minced garlic, and sauté without burning. [This is the secret!] Sauté the garlic until it's lightly colored, evaporating the moisture through heating to bring out the aroma.
- Once the garlic is colored, add the finely chopped 1/4 onion and sauté lightly. [This is the secret!] The onion is sufficient once it releases its sweetness, so don't overcook it.
- Add 1 can of canned cut tomatoes and reduce over high heat until the liquid is mostly evaporated. [This is the secret!] Reducing thoroughly over high heat maximizes the tomato's sweetness and thickness.
- Lower the heat and add 15 cherry tomatoes, halved. [This is the secret!] Halving the cherry tomatoes helps them blend better with the sauce and creates a more visually appealing finish.
- Add salt (to taste) to the sauce and adjust the flavor. [This is the secret!] Consider the saltiness of the pasta water and finalize the sauce's taste here.
- Boil water for cooking 160g of spaghettini.
- Cook the 160g of spaghettini to al dente, then add it to the warm sauce and mix well. [This is the secret!] Adding pasta to cold sauce makes it harder for the flavors to meld, so make sure the sauce is also warm when the pasta is ready.
- For the finishing touch, add a small amount of olive oil and a few torn basil leaves, then mix everything together. [This is the secret!] Tearing the basil leaves helps release more of their aroma.






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