Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
80 g

Capellini

dry

20 g

Mentaiko

membrane removed

0.5 unit

Tomato

diced

100 ml

Special tomato sauce

25 g

Mozzarella cheese

cubed

1 tbsp

Olive oil

2 leaves

Basil

fresh

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

400 ml

Canned whole tomatoes

crushed

3 clove

Garlic

minced

0.5 unit

Onion

minced

100 ml

Red wine

8 leaves

Basil

minced

2 tbsp

Olive oil

100 ml

Water

1 unit

Bay leaf

1 tbsp

Parmesan cheese

grated

Step 1
~3 min

Prepare the tomato sauce by heating olive oil in a pan over low heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Cook the minced garlic until lightly browned.

Step 3
~3 min

Add minced onion and cook until tender.

Step 4
~3 min

Pour in red wine and cook until the alcohol evaporates.

Step 5
~3 min

Crush the canned whole tomatoes and add them to the pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Add water and a bay leaf, then simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

Remove the bay leaf.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in chopped basil and Parmesan cheese, and simmer for 3 minutes.

Step 9
~3 min

Cool the sauce and season with salt to taste.

Step 10
~3 min

Boil a tomato to remove the skin, then deseed and dice into 1 cm cubes.

Step 11
~3 min

Cut the mozzarella cheese into 1 cm cubes.

Step 12
~3 min

Remove the membrane from the mentaiko.

Step 13
~3 min

In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, mentaiko, diced tomato, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 14
~3 min

Prepare saline water by adding salt to 500ml of water to create a 1% solution.

Step 15
~3 min

Boil the capellini pasta in the saline water for slightly longer than the package instructions.

Step 16
~3 min

Soak the cooked pasta in the cold salted water to chill it.

Step 17
~3 min

Drain the chilled pasta thoroughly and add it to the bowl with the sauce.

Step 18
~3 min

Coat the pasta with the sauce and arrange it on a dish.

Step 19
~3 min

Drizzle with olive oil and top with fresh basil leaves.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of mentaiko to control the spiciness.

Make the tomato sauce ahead of time for quicker assembly.

Ensure the pasta is thoroughly chilled before adding the sauce.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a refreshing summer dish.

Pair with a light green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled shrimp
Cucumber salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan/Italy

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Japanese and Italian culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Lunch
Casual Dining

Popularity Score

75/100

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