Orlando Bloom's Pasta Au Pistou

Submitted by Impera_Magna

"Posted for Mom2Rose who's a big Orlando Bloom fan. The following blurb came with the recipe: "My role in the Pirates of the Caribbean series has inadvertently made me something of a connoisseur of Caribbean cuisine - and Dominica had the most impact on me. We found this amazing tree-house restaurant called Indigo. It's off the beaten path, and run by Marie Frederick and her husband Clem, who serve this delicious pasta recipe." NOTE: The original recipe called for "one tin of tomatoes, drained" but the Zaar recipe software won't accept that vague description. So, I guesstimated a 15oz can of tomatoes. Mom2Rose will be the expert on the actual can size because she's actually made this recipe! :)"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 450 g spaghetti
• 1 bunch fresh parsley
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, drained
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to directions until al dente, then drain and rinse. Pour the pasta back into the saucepan, and replace the lid to keep warm.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine the parsley, basil, garlic, Parmesan, salt and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Process to a smooth paste.
3. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until soft.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and season, adding the brown sugar and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the herb mixture. Toss the pasta with the sauce and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Karen Elizabeth]

Such a simple recipe, with great taste and healthy too! Very quickly put-together, I used wholewheat fusilli pasta, for a colourful and highly nutritious supper! Thank you, Impera Magna, we'll be enjoying this again!

 

[Mom2Rose]

YUMMY - Oh, and the recipe is too!! I did use a 15 oz can of tomatoes! This is such a refreshing pasta!! Thank you Impera Magna for finding this gem for me!!