a RARE PASTA SAUCE I ate weekly when I lived in ITALY

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  • This spicy, creamy, red bell pepper pasta sauce is a rare pasta sauce that I’ve only found in a jar in a supermarket in Italy, today I set out to recreate this nostalgic sauce. I believe this is a variation of pesto alla calabrese.
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  • @DoobieFerguson
    @DoobieFerguson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10384

    I made a variation of this yesterday for my 94 year old grandma that can't really taste much at this point. I didn't have Calabrian chilies on hand so I substituted a red serrano from the garden and also two san marzano's from the garden instead of the tomato paste. I also threw in a couple sun-dried tomatoes with the oil from the jar. I walked in after she had started to eat and her eyes lit up and she goes "now THIS is good!". Well done, Chef! You gave me enough influence to revive an ol' ladies taste buds.

    • @doublecheez4073
      @doublecheez4073 2 ปีที่แล้ว +267

      Thats so sweet! I wish i had a grandma

    • @OrganicGreens
      @OrganicGreens 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      Your comment made me smile.

    • @kentredwine9515
      @kentredwine9515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      That made my day

    • @poiopop
      @poiopop 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      That’s so heartwarming

    • @DuploBone
      @DuploBone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      God bless that this made your grandma that happy! Truly a beautiful miracle right here.

  • @sophia3099
    @sophia3099 2 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    My mom made this for me growing up and I never knew what it was called! She passed away almost a year ago and I thought I’d never get the recipe. Thank you

    • @ninoblaze4347
      @ninoblaze4347 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      thats awsome 😃

    • @GumpterCrayon
      @GumpterCrayon ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ninoblaze4347 someones mother dying isnt that awesome. very insestivie of you!

    • @ninoblaze4347
      @ninoblaze4347 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      @@GumpterCrayon or u too sensitive

    • @GumpterCrayon
      @GumpterCrayon ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ninoblaze4347 it was a joke. obviously nino wasnt talking about her dead mom

    • @ysapb
      @ysapb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @Bryn I think Nino Blaze was saying that it was awesome he finally found the recipe after his mother passed away.

  • @tcgWHADDUP
    @tcgWHADDUP 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    I just want to say…This is the best pasta dish I have ever had in my entire life. Me and my boyfriend made this on a random monday and it changed my life. It is different than anything I have ever had before and it is worth the time.. SERIOUSLY. This video was a great help in the process and I hope everyone tries this recipe atleast once!!!

  • @stewhv94
    @stewhv94 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2219

    After thoroughly analyzing the thumbnail and cross-referencing the image with other vegetables, I can conclude with confidence that, yes, a red bell pepper is indeed not a tomato.

    • @nyndndkdkjs6683
      @nyndndkdkjs6683 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I think some americans need the thumbnail

    • @littlebigcubing6062
      @littlebigcubing6062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@nyndndkdkjs6683 I’m pretty sure it is making fun of Tim the tat man because he mistook a bell pepper for a tomato

    • @ellieblunden1463
      @ellieblunden1463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@littlebigcubing6062 well it's also the fact that most people think of pasta sauce as tomato based as it's the most common kind (with variations).

    • @anneshirley9560
      @anneshirley9560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I beg to differ.

    • @jamesv6990
      @jamesv6990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Peppers and tomatoes are botanically classified as fruits. Vegetables are things like broccoli, radishes and carrots.

  • @deadrituals
    @deadrituals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1951

    Tip from an Italian - you could replace the cream with some grated Parmigiano and blend it in - Adds a bit more thickness just like cream would, but will accentuate the peppers and other stuff a bit more - you can also use ricotta for a creamier texture instead - cream is more of a french cuisine thing, in Italy we don't tend to use it as much, especially in the south

    • @juuk3103
      @juuk3103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Good for storing but the cream + cheese is just better

    • @KA54the
      @KA54the 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      What is the sauce called?

    • @tulopadullo_n_5700
      @tulopadullo_n_5700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +111

      Yes I was quite intrigued by the sauce until I saw the cream: panna is a no no in Italian cooking, especially in pasta sauces. You use it if you're a student and cannot cook. I'm sorry but this sauce is truly awful. And butter added too at the end... Bleah!! 🤮

    • @lf1496
      @lf1496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +165

      Agreed, I live in Rome and I am married to an Italian. Cream is never used in any of the sauces we eat. It's an American adaptation to Italian cooking. The combination of cheese and the starchy pasta water mixed properly gives you the same creamy richness.🇨🇺🇵🇷🇮🇹

    • @synlion
      @synlion 2 ปีที่แล้ว +304

      @@tulopadullo_n_5700 Sounds like you’re a wannabe Italian cook. As long as the sauce tastes good at the end, who cares?

  • @PriestMelchizedek
    @PriestMelchizedek ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "The pasta sauce does not use tomato." Proceeds to add tomato paste.

  • @ramenloveshawk
    @ramenloveshawk ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I made this without roasting the peppers (just frying them
    with the onions) and it turned out great! I halved the recipe and it was enough for 4 small servings since it’s pretty rich. Thanks for sharing!

  • @lindahrushanyk83
    @lindahrushanyk83 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1003

    To my surprise, my daughter made your sauce for tonight's dinner, and I have to say, it was one of the best pasta sauces, I have ever had. It's restaurant quality and so full of flavor. Thank you, Steve, for sharing this recipe, it's absolutely delicious!

    • @redwards209
      @redwards209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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    • @fire6475
      @fire6475 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@redwards209 ???????

    • @TheSummoner
      @TheSummoner ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@fire6475 it's a bot

    • @MunchyButt
      @MunchyButt ปีที่แล้ว

      Am I too late for that trip? Hit me up. I used to buy your smashie sandwiches in BK. Im 39 and in Woodstock now.

  • @goradian2542
    @goradian2542 2 ปีที่แล้ว +460

    I steam the bell peppers by putting them on a chopping board then covering them with an upside-down bowl. Same result, but without the need for cling film!

    • @annunacky4463
      @annunacky4463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Great idea. There are volatile chemicals in those wraps that can transfer into your food. Trust me I’m a chemist. Ha ha.

    • @chimeracooks
      @chimeracooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      awesome idea! Im gonna do this from now on!

    • @bugrakaganatik
      @bugrakaganatik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah that chopping board flavor will be the main depth of the dish...

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I wrap mine in paper that l recycle from packaging or shopping bags. Steams the skins off beautifully and it's handy to wipe any bits of char off the peppers and my hands. Easy to bundle the paper and skins up together for the compost heap too.

    • @sevenandthelittlestmew
      @sevenandthelittlestmew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I just put a plate on top of a bowl, with a tea towel between.

  • @hocapito4061
    @hocapito4061 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Made a large portion for my family and a friend and they all loved it! My brother is extremely hard to please and usually rejects anything that has peppers in it, but even he loved it! This recipe if for sure a 10/10. Thank you so much!

  • @keithsmith2221
    @keithsmith2221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1895

    Cooked this for dad today. He's 83 and after clearing his plate ..he said.
    "Best pasta dish I've ever had"..
    That's a result 💯🍴

    • @jhonmcdocbo
      @jhonmcdocbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thats awsome🔥💪🏻💪🏻

    • @kimrandall281
      @kimrandall281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I got the same type of response in my household. So glad that your father enjoyed it!

    • @memnoch9418
      @memnoch9418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Awww

    • @stalineasy
      @stalineasy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tomato paste?🤔 Sus

    • @jesusislord6545
      @jesusislord6545 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”
      ‭‭1 John‬ ‭3:18‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  • @MidnightMoonday
    @MidnightMoonday 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I had to come back to this video, I made this pasta and IT IS SO GOOD. It is now my staple pasta sauce, thank you so much for sharing!

  • @FelesAdamantis
    @FelesAdamantis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +605

    This is almost the exact recipe I asked my mum every year for my birthday when I was a child! The only difference is that she didn’t blend the ingredients in the food processor and we just added the grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese on top. This recipe is like the elevated version of my mom’s dish and I HAVE to try it asap. Bravo from an Italian girl!

    • @nonmorto3563
      @nonmorto3563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      what was it called?

    • @FelesAdamantis
      @FelesAdamantis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@nonmorto3563 To be honest I don’t know if it has a proper name, we just called it “Pasta con panna e peperoni” (Pasta with cream and bell peppers)

    • @alessandromascherin6827
      @alessandromascherin6827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Però io non sono d’accordo con la cipolla e l’aglio assieme

    • @nicologiordani5293
      @nicologiordani5293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@alessandromascherin6827 ma certo che non sei d'accordo, è una schifezza da americani. Quando si è mai visto aglio e cipolla assieme ? e non farmi parlare della " heavy cream " che usano al posto della ricotta, del pecorino o del grana. Quelli che si fingono italiani e scrivono: " eh MiA mAmMma La FaCeVa UgUaLe " ma dove ? non esiste uno stramaledetto cuoco italiano che usa la " heavy cream . Perchè non rivisiti la carbonara e ci metti il pesce al posto della carne....

    • @Greyswyndir
      @Greyswyndir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I would have reserved some of the sauteed peppers, onions, and garlic to add in at the end. I like texture in my pasta. I also think the dish needs some color to contrast with the orange look.

  • @edwardrosser938
    @edwardrosser938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    Tip: Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise and put on parchment paper for roasting. No rotating necessary.

    • @juuk3103
      @juuk3103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Yup also you can get the seeds out while it's easy

    • @chrismenezes
      @chrismenezes 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My only concern with this is the potential for it to reduce the internal cooking of the pepper (as the air pocket inside would reach oven temp, and therefore hold the inside hot for longer once removed)
      I don’t necessarily think the above is true btw, just thinking aloud i g

    • @andrewframe8046
      @andrewframe8046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Better yet, toss 'em whole onto your gas burner, rotating every few seconds until it's mostly black. Wrap in aluminum foil and let sit for 10-ish minutes, then with gloved hands just peel off all the charred skin. Better result, less fuss.

    • @therealnicksmith
      @therealnicksmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes but then it doesn’t steam as well because you’ve removed all the moisture.

    • @edwardrosser938
      @edwardrosser938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@therealnicksmith I’ve never had any issues with losing moisture roasting this way.

  • @xXcoolio1Xx
    @xXcoolio1Xx ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Made this last week after a few months of having it on the backburner and it was so good, definitely a keeper. Just wanted to say thank you ,& hope you are well!

  • @prjndigo
    @prjndigo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    did this with the little sweet peppers and shallot, a LOT of work and I used ancho powder stirred in at the end - it works most places paprika would but has a much broader more woody flavor and works with pineapple powder for the oh-mammi thickness. You can slow roast and use a wire de-fruiter to scrape the inside off the skins as an alternative.

  • @petertumminaro4528
    @petertumminaro4528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    Growing up my Italian Dad always put his peppers on the stove without a pan to burn off the skins. Just right on the gas stove pan holder without the oil. I could see him making a sauce like this. Thx for sharing.

    • @hrodvithit
      @hrodvithit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I do this with Peppers and Aubergines, adds a heap of flavour and especially draws out the sweetness in Peppers.

    • @MacLaw3084
      @MacLaw3084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yea man for sure. i always do my peppers on the stove top with a steel grate. its pretty quick

    • @nadianava6057
      @nadianava6057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      In Mexico do this for chiles rellenos, on a comal and then put them in a plastic bag 😂😂😂

    • @DraconiInfernalus
      @DraconiInfernalus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dansiekman1454 yep i think of that too ^^

    • @theuglyreiver246
      @theuglyreiver246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peel away the skin Everytime you cook them, otherwise they will never go away from your stomach 😅

  • @matthewmoore5015
    @matthewmoore5015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +360

    I love the color of this sauce. Also, props for how you include timing (when to begin heating a pan, for instance) into your vids. Small detail, but makes a difference.

    • @PanicLedisko
      @PanicLedisko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah small details that separate being good and being an amazing chef!

  • @MurdaMeg
    @MurdaMeg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the way you explain your reasoning for doing different things! I’m just getting into cooking! Thank you 😊 I feel like I learned so much.

  • @pizzatimecomedy3403
    @pizzatimecomedy3403 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I've been using this recipe for a few years and have altered it by using chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. It's really good and is a crowd pleaser . Thank you for sharing!

  • @ennisdelmar807
    @ennisdelmar807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    A tip whenever you make a dish with tomatoe paste is to put it directly on the surface of the pan and let it cook for a lil minute before mixing it it, it really enhances the flavour.

    • @KAESowicz
      @KAESowicz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Makes it also sweeter

    • @TheGreatConstantini
      @TheGreatConstantini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Good tip

    • @michaelfromaustin
      @michaelfromaustin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KAESowicz I guess you need to keep an eye on the sweetness if you do this?

    • @KAESowicz
      @KAESowicz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@michaelfromaustin Depends, usually when making Italian tomato sauce you add sugar to make it sweeter.
      If you fry paste too much it might be hard to make it homogenous with sauce.
      I guess not frying it too much should be enough, unless you actually want some sourness from tomatoes.
      I haven't explore this topic to give you full answer on your question :)

    • @sazji
      @sazji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It’s not Italian, but if you see it, try some Turkish pepper paste. Usually sold in middle
      Eastern food stores. It’s de rigueur there but not well known outside Turkey. You can get hot and sweet versions. It’s amazing.

  • @macthompson9750
    @macthompson9750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    7:30 this is where a stick blender really shines. and if you are making it in a pot or dutch oven you can even just blend it in the pan.

    • @estndr
      @estndr ปีที่แล้ว

      it's really satisfying to watch it

    • @SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington
      @SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is an underrated comment, thanks for the tip.

    • @smievil
      @smievil 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i bought a stick with a whisk, blender and a blender bucket.
      it's pretty convenient, whisk part is probably not the most heavy duty whisk though

  • @DailyPragmatism
    @DailyPragmatism ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Idk how I just found your channel. I am a home chef who’s been cooking for 20+ years and I have to say - you’re the best on TH-cam by a long stretch. Everything I’ve seen so far looks incredible, and you offer great technical pointers. Great work brother

  • @dannowaso
    @dannowaso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just discovered this channel today. Love it. This sauce video along with the other ones I've watched so far are great! Thank Stephen!

  • @okay6703
    @okay6703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    “These cloves are kinda big”
    Literally drops elephant garlic

    • @Tri_n_ity
      @Tri_n_ity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Too bad it tastes like onion and not garlic

    • @supertobino
      @supertobino 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maybe his hands are tiny?

    • @erwinwoodedge4885
      @erwinwoodedge4885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've never seen garlic this big.

    • @patriciamampel3601
      @patriciamampel3601 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love elephant garlic!! Much easier to peel & mince. It's a li'l less hot than small ones also. Problem stores don't stock them around here (I relocated to NV & people don't eat as well imo as my beloved Texas as far as spices & herbs are concerned..lol).

    • @CerpinTxt87
      @CerpinTxt87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He didn't say 'kinda big,' he said 'huge.'

  • @StemAndFriends
    @StemAndFriends 2 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    I get recipes online all the time, but this is the first time I’ve ever felt compelled to comment. Not only is this sauce absolutely incredible, but you also turned me on to Calabrian peppers, which will most certainly be a main ingredient for me for the foreseeable future. Thank you!

    • @schleig04
      @schleig04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It's funny calabrian is one of the new peppers to my garden this year

    • @StemAndFriends
      @StemAndFriends 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@schleig04 gonna need you to mail me some of those bad boys.

    • @OzanVlogs
      @OzanVlogs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@schleig04 This is how i remember when TH-cam and the world was good and that was in 2006...

    • @schleig04
      @schleig04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@OzanVlogs yeah it's bad out there and getting worse not better

    • @roderickfernandez8554
      @roderickfernandez8554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How what are calabrian peppers some wonderful I never heard of them are they dry or in the jar or fresh help

  • @mc36020
    @mc36020 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS pasta recipe is now my absolute favorite. So delicious! Thank you for sharing.❤️

  • @dreamlife2351
    @dreamlife2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best wishes and good travels. My heart is with you and this delicious pasta dish 🌺

  • @soccer3862022
    @soccer3862022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I've never commented on anything before but my dad made this sauce and it was absolutely incredible. Restaurant grade. I've never had a sauce like this before and will now be a staple in our house. In my top 3 pasta sauces for sure.

  • @mikeobrien1559
    @mikeobrien1559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +545

    When I saw this video in July, I thought "ah, that's what I'll make my vegetarian wife for her birthday!" I didn't bother peeling the peppers and I used parmesan instead of romano (both were fine). I also just kept the seeds from the chilies instead of using pepper flakes. This came out great and tasted just like imagined it would. Best part? My wife loved it. In fact, she's looking forward to having the rest for dinner tonight. Huge hit. Thank you!
    🙏🏻😻🍷

    • @areswalker5647
      @areswalker5647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      There are many Italian dishes that are vegetarian, if your wife liked this just search for some of the other vegetarian pasta dishes (i.e with zucchini, with eggplants, lentils etc)

    • @mikeobrien1559
      @mikeobrien1559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@areswalker5647 Oh yeah, she's got a ton of them.

    • @StepBro399
      @StepBro399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ma, my Sicilian Great grandma always made zucchini patties as a snack before dinner. Very simple to keep and its super delicious. Honestly if you're not careful, they could fill ya up before dinner. And if you're full before dinner, beware of Ma's wrath

    • @PaigeCooks
      @PaigeCooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      How sweet and thoughtful of you to see this months before her bday and thinking of her and actually remember when her bday came around. You’re wife is a lucky lady

    • @mikeobrien1559
      @mikeobrien1559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@PaigeCooks Thanks.

  • @peteradams6334
    @peteradams6334 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered your channel recently and love your videos. I just made this tonight for me and my roommate. It turned out great! Such a complex flavor profile. Sweet, savory, and spicy all in one bite. Thanks for the great videos and recipes!

  • @Krys_P
    @Krys_P ปีที่แล้ว

    Made this dish for a family dinner party and it’s some of the best pasta sauces they have ever had. Absolutely love making and eating this.
    Thank You

  • @ZeroShot13
    @ZeroShot13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1911

    Everyone else: That pasta looks so tasty! Can't wait to try it out! I love that color!
    Me, an uncultured swine: Man. That looks like fancy mac and cheese...

    • @kathleen8627
      @kathleen8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      first thing that I thought of, too!

    • @joshuawatson1940
      @joshuawatson1940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      it is man. I made it knowing full well that it was adult mac n cheese and it was. it didn't disappoint though.

    • @havok2022
      @havok2022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Except that there is very little cheese in it.

    • @Flippokid
      @Flippokid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Looks like are the right words. I was afraid this was gonna be a cheddar sauce. But it's SO damn good. (I made it tonight)

    • @foxopossum
      @foxopossum 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Haha yes! Me too!

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3085

    I really like the idea of this sauce, and especially how easily it's stored. I think I'm going to make it tomorrow, but store it for Tuesday.

    • @jman8021
      @jman8021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

      Could you make me some too, please?

    • @tanwera
      @tanwera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      How was it?

    • @debbyd5729
      @debbyd5729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Probably not good for Dale, though! 🐶☹️

    • @abuhabibalkhair250
      @abuhabibalkhair250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      NANI?! It’s you! My favorite fig farmer ☺️

    • @saskimo3932
      @saskimo3932 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      hope it was good 😁

  • @PiotrFoot
    @PiotrFoot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the most glorious pasta recipe I ever tried, thank you man

  • @271ossi
    @271ossi ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple, fast, fantastic!!
    I thought I knew all the important variations of Italian pasta dishes, but I never heard of this and never saw it on a menu in Italy. Thank you for Pesto Calabrese!
    I cook it once a week, and sometimes I add some black olives after blending.

  • @richardfabrizio8998
    @richardfabrizio8998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    Just when I thought you couldn’t have another sauce variation up your sleeve, you amaze me. Gotta try this thanks

    • @Meisenking
      @Meisenking 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here! Need to cook this immediately!!!

    • @danidast
      @danidast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Carbonara is always an option 😄
      th-cam.com/users/shortsudtrCDXh4to?feature=share

    • @SenorCoupon
      @SenorCoupon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably hiding them under his neckerchief. The sleeves are short, but the neckerchief is omnipresent.

  • @YiSLGaming
    @YiSLGaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    I love how he explains the cooking process and teaches whilst entertaining us!

  • @imhangryyall
    @imhangryyall 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I've made this a few times since you first made the video and I gotta say, it is fantastic. Suck awesome flavors. Thanks agan for sharing it with us.

  • @MissingLeo
    @MissingLeo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I made this and I am obsessed!!! I will be making this ALL the time now, thank you so much for this recipe!!

  • @DanielleTinkov
    @DanielleTinkov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1054

    I think it's not a "sauce" that inspired this but the somewhat popular Pesto Calabrese which is traditionally made from roasted peppers, sun dried tomatoes, ricotta, garlic, and pecorino cheese. The ricotta will give that fullness that he is trying to replicate with the heavy cream and the body is coming from the sun dried tomatoes with the peppers remaining the dominant flavour. Italians generally don’t use a lot of cream when cooking, so any recipe that heavily rallies on it is probably reverse engineered by Americans or Northern Europeans.

    • @tarantulady8565
      @tarantulady8565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Great info…thx for sharing.

    • @amapparatistkwabena
      @amapparatistkwabena 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Ugh. The stank on your tone is putrid. :)

    • @DanielleTinkov
      @DanielleTinkov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +180

      @@amapparatistkwabena, here. I hope you have a horrible day too ^_^

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      It depends which part of Italy. I spent almost 20 years in Northern ltaly, in Bologna and they traditionally use a lot of fats - cheeses, cream, lard and butter.
      Possibly because of how cold it gets. Further South where it's warmer the food is "leaner" and lighter and they use olive oil in preference to other fats and would be unlikely to use ceam.

    • @DanielleTinkov
      @DanielleTinkov 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      @@nikiTricoteuse that's fair. There is quite a bit of Italian food that's heavy on milk products, but in my experience most Italians will prefer a soft cheese like ricotta over heavy cream which is more popular in Norther European and American cuisine, which is why it is a go-to substitute when people from those regions try to reverse engineer Italian recipes. I reckon people generally go for the tastes that will feel natural to them based on the food they grew up with.

  • @slowemm
    @slowemm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2098

    "This pasta sauce has no tomatoes in it..."
    (squeezes two giant globs of tomato paste into sauce)

    • @theknappster2067
      @theknappster2067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +126

      lol, thinking the same thing.

    • @elizabeth414
      @elizabeth414 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

      Came here for this comment

    • @Edbrad
      @Edbrad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      😂😂😂😂😃😃

    • @StephanieTips
      @StephanieTips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +265

      that's considered no tomatoes for Italian standards - I'm Italian

    • @theknappster2067
      @theknappster2067 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@StephanieTips tomato paste is made from tomatos no?

  • @lettylopez4443
    @lettylopez4443 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is SO delicious!!! I think it may be my favorite pasta sauce/dish. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gilguillemette4174
    @gilguillemette4174 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chef, love your show, you go into detail and enjoy what you do.
    Thanks again Gil

  • @krishm16
    @krishm16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    When you travel to Italy and you want to explore for food. I highly recommend you check out Bologna. Lived there for about a year and I fell in love. I tear up every time I think back on it. Beautiful days.

    • @finolacat8355
      @finolacat8355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you! Greetings from Bologna! Its porticos have finally been declared UNESCO world heritage. :)

    • @krishm16
      @krishm16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@finolacat8355 Mi Manchi Bologna!

    • @rosezingleman5007
      @rosezingleman5007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was Roma for me. Oh my.

    • @krishm16
      @krishm16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sandy Shines Indeed. Very fortunate.

    • @thetemptedvida8650
      @thetemptedvida8650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As Italian I totally agree. I consider Bologna one of the three capitals of Italian food (Bologna for Northern Italy, Rome for Central Italy and Naples for Southern Italy). Of course there are other cities to not ignore, but if someone wants to start an italian food tour these are the places to begin with

  • @RoseBornagain
    @RoseBornagain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm Italian and living in Italy, I never tried, but I will make it cause I love red bell peppers and I will plants so many this spring.

  • @ellebannana
    @ellebannana ปีที่แล้ว

    ridiculously bloody delicious looking dish. So excited to make it and very happy seeing others so passionate about the wonderful process of cooking excellent pasta

  • @rickrandom2224
    @rickrandom2224 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just made this. This is absolutely amazing! Thank you, I will be adding it to my normal stuff to fix.

  • @xelmorexx
    @xelmorexx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have made this about 4 times now. I can’t get enough of it. I can’t stress enough how important the last step is when the pasta is cooked in the sauce. That last step completely transforms the dish.

  • @jan-simonelsasser6614
    @jan-simonelsasser6614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Barilla has a jared pesto called Calabrese. I used to eat it a lot when I was in college. This sauce must be just that thing, but way better! I will definitely try it. Thanks!

    • @oskarderoover
      @oskarderoover 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just tried the recipe and it is exactly that!

  • @ragazzaccio9791
    @ragazzaccio9791 2 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    I too lived in Italy and fell in love with pesto calabrese. Several years ago, Aldi started carrying it as a seasonal item around August or September. It tasted exactly like the Barilla variety they sold in Italy. They didn't have it this year unfortunately but I'm hoping they bring it back.

    • @oskar5709
      @oskar5709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      In Germany this is all year around.

    • @NicoleM_radiantbaby
      @NicoleM_radiantbaby ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@newunderthesun7353 I looked at Walmart (in store and online) and sadly can't find it (though Amazon has the Barilla for $17/jar). Maybe it depends on where you live. ☹

    • @cuse421
      @cuse421 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@NicoleM_radiantbaby I just made it from this recipe today, and it was so easy to make, and you will know what is exactly in it. If you make it there will be no hidden preservatives and you control how much heat you like in it. It came out so good.

    • @franksindoneii5410
      @franksindoneii5410 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why would you ever buy jarred pesto? Also Barilla is a joke in italia 🤣🙈

    • @Inexpressable
      @Inexpressable ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@franksindoneii5410 gatekeeping much

  • @ProBioMech
    @ProBioMech ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy the trip!

  • @angelaambrosone90
    @angelaambrosone90 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You are so fantastic! I love how polite, comprehensive and professional you are.

  • @rickroot2003
    @rickroot2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is an amazing pasta dish. I've made it three times since I first watched this video. My whole family LOVES it. Great recipe with great instruction.Love this channel.

  • @dardarfisher
    @dardarfisher 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally made this recipe. Amazing. Just refreshing, bright, satisfying flavor combo. Def making it again.

  • @rogerfournier3284
    @rogerfournier3284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, spot on! delicious!

  • @lexistanford9734
    @lexistanford9734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    i have issues with dairy so in experimenting i found that if you blend it with an equal amount of silken tofu instead of cream and some chicken or veggie broth, it blends incredibly smooth and glossy, the tofu doesn’t add or take any flavor away and almost melts into the sauce. plus it’s way less expensive and less labor than cashew cream :)

    • @LF-bn8ft
      @LF-bn8ft 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Love that!

    • @LeMondedeCarla04
      @LeMondedeCarla04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Thank you so much! Was looking for a vegan option :))

    • @Aprillis29
      @Aprillis29 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Or you can just add coconut cream

    • @picturelife1631
      @picturelife1631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@Aprillis29 coconut cream will give it a coconuty flavour though

    • @lexistanford9734
      @lexistanford9734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Aprillis29 that sounds really good, ill probably try that next time :D

  • @x6j12
    @x6j12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I just made this recipe and it came out fantastic. I can't cook to save my life, but this was pretty simple to make. Very good. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Schattenmeer85
    @Schattenmeer85 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This recipe became one of my favorites so far. I really love this sauce, thank you so much for the recipe!

    • @jameshenrysmith7385
      @jameshenrysmith7385 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This seems like creamy sriracha flavored pasta, or kimchi flavored pasta.

  • @mypinkxperia
    @mypinkxperia ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Looks delicious!
    Small tip for people that also don't digest bell peppers that good, you can also quite easily peel them with just a normal patato peeler. It maybe does not take the skin of 100% but that's fine to digest it

    • @wyssmaster
      @wyssmaster 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      IIRC you can also roast them and then put them under a bowl for a while for the skins to soften up and separate
      ...he did exactly what I said just as I typed that...

  • @thesunexpress
    @thesunexpress 2 ปีที่แล้ว +249

    Do not underestimate the importance of tossing when finishing a cream-based sauce in the pan. It'll sound silly, but aerating a cream sauce in this manner adds to the overall result.

    • @blakpild2945
      @blakpild2945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Now I know why my cream sauce hasn’t been working out !!!! thanks bro ✊

    • @mastroitek
      @mastroitek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@blakpild2945 also putting a bit of pasta water while mixing the pasta in the sauce really helps. It makes the sauce less thick which might sound "bad" but this makes it feel less heavy while retaining its taste. In the video he also say that the pasta should retain a bit of whater when you move it into the pan.

    • @bleezham
      @bleezham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      in this case would the blender take care of this step?

    • @thesunexpress
      @thesunexpress 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@bleezham No. Blenders smash things up & mix. Think of it in the same way "folding" cream into certain cake mixes really won't work using a blender / stick blender. Or making milk froth with anything other than steam...

    • @garthl2954
      @garthl2954 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good advice, thank you!

  • @tommyclarke3225
    @tommyclarke3225 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been looking for this recipe for years. I used to work at an Italian restaurant that served this and it was amazing. Thank you for this.

  • @HaChayalBoded
    @HaChayalBoded 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    You said you could only find it in a jar in Italy.
    If you're in NY (guessing by the accent) go to a Russian\Ukranian\Hungarian neighborhood. Walk through the isles and find a jar that looks like tomato sauce called Letcho or Lecho'.
    It's about 98% identical to what you made.
    I'm in Brooklyn, I make Hungarian and Italian food literally every day. I always made my own letcho until about 2 months ago I walked into a new European market and was walking through the isles and found it in a jar.
    It's actually pretty good, obviously not as great as fresh home made but not far off. And because it's an imported jar the ingredients are things you know, not loaded with a bunch of chemicals like stuff you get in the states.

    • @KubanaHAFANANA
      @KubanaHAFANANA 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I was about to call this bullshit but you might not be wrong ... Slovak guy here and yes letcho is basically: peppers, tomatoes, onions maybe garlic and sauteed in lard but I am making this tomorrow as a lunch with one of my home made letcho bottles :D :D I think this may very well work for a fraction of the price of fresh ingredients. All i need is to buy the cream and some chilies

    • @szvivi1
      @szvivi1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      True, however traditional Hungarian lecso is made with Hungarian wax pepper and not red bell pepper :)

    • @HaChayalBoded
      @HaChayalBoded 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@szvivi1 I'm sure the peppers would be a regional thing. But once cooked down with the rest of the ingredients I'm sure the taste is just as good if not perfectly identical.
      Making any Italian sauce with modern day chemical ridden Mexican tomatoes in NYC will also not taste the same as in Italy with their locally grown tomatoes either.

    • @langustajableczna
      @langustajableczna 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      leczo is something completly different and the taste is incomparable.

    • @KubanaHAFANANA
      @KubanaHAFANANA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@langustajableczna
      nah , i actually tried cooking this using leczo and it worked

  • @bakaracingteam
    @bakaracingteam 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Made it tonight. Awesome! Thanks.

  • @CoreyMcLeanLeitch
    @CoreyMcLeanLeitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This sauce was an instant hit for me. I’ve already made it multiple times and it will be part of my regular rotation going forward!

  • @OrganNLou
    @OrganNLou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really appreciate how he cooks, and makes it EASY to understand! BRAVO!!!!

  • @lisafenixx
    @lisafenixx ปีที่แล้ว

    I just made this recipe tonight, and it's so good and easy to make! thanks for sharing!

  • @TancrediMorleo
    @TancrediMorleo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank You! As an Italian first i was sceptical but then i tried it out and i love it! I would raccomend to use one paprica more but its delicous. Also the spice is very nice.

  • @rainnmoon114
    @rainnmoon114 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hello I just recently became a fan and I just want to let you know that I've been binging on your channel for on and off two weeks now. You have amazing content and I am so grateful that you have decided to make this channel. God bless you sir.

  • @ceciiMcShamus
    @ceciiMcShamus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    Earlier: "and a little bit of cream-"
    Later: "we're gonna add an entire pint of heavy cream"

    • @ammech8750
      @ammech8750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

    • @midnightmoonlight1597
      @midnightmoonlight1597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      use yogurt, I did and it worked

    • @digitalbrentable
      @digitalbrentable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      gross

    • @veganmomma24b21
      @veganmomma24b21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I would skip the heavy cream and add cashew milk

    • @mjmcphe
      @mjmcphe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@veganmomma24b21 did you add anything in place of the cheese?

  • @edmundorivera5825
    @edmundorivera5825 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This looks like a world class plate of pasta!
    You gotta lotta important principles and technique in this video. Grazie.

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thats a really smart way to measure pasta for a serving size. I've learned to do that recently and so glad I know this little trick!

  • @markholmes5589
    @markholmes5589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Excellent recipe! I just made this yesterday, and boy was it phenomenal! The entire family enjoyed this one, even my 8 year old. The balance of flavors is excellent here: you have the sweetness of the bell peppers and onions on the front, some nuttiness and saltiness from the cheese in the front/middle, and the spiciness of the Calabrian chilies on the back end that balances it all out. Plus the richness of the cream makes this a comforting dish. Definitely not something I'd eat every week, but maybe once a month!

    • @hyrumprince5383
      @hyrumprince5383 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where can I find Calabrian Chili’s? I checked my local grocery store and they don’t have any.

  • @michaelspiotta927
    @michaelspiotta927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I made this one and it was fantastic! Everyone just loved it. Even though it is made with heavy cream and cheese, it seemed surprisingly light. Thank you so much for this recipe!

  • @riccizech
    @riccizech 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Simply delicious Nicely done chef

  • @chemapapas
    @chemapapas ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks unbelievable. I'm drooling

  • @liladi432
    @liladi432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why have I been sleeping on your channel? I found you, and I don’t ever feel like letting go. Thank you for inspiring me to get my behind you and cook every day. Thank you for the much needed enthusiasm and the deliciousness.

  • @MadaxeMunkeee
    @MadaxeMunkeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this recipe, I’ve made it multiple times now with only slight variations and it’s always such a treat. Excellent video!

  • @c.moh8842
    @c.moh8842 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is unbelievable, and very easy.
    Thank you for the video and recipe. ❤

  • @davidsprepstation
    @davidsprepstation ปีที่แล้ว

    That sauce looks amazing! I love red bellpeppers, especially with pasta dishes, so I can't wait to try this.

  • @scottmehigan
    @scottmehigan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just made this, it's absolutely game changing thank you for teaching me how to make it. It's mind-blowingly good.

  • @cbhbklyn
    @cbhbklyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Made this last night and it was awesome. I was a little concerned at first because the Calabrian chiles were pretty hot, but once mixed in with other ingredients they settled down. This is really outstanding!

  • @FrankZoldak
    @FrankZoldak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome recipe I tried it today for dinner. I added a lil protein, my homemade smoked chicken sausage after the pasta finished cooking in the sauce. Highly recommend.

  • @sarahknobel8908
    @sarahknobel8908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful recipe! Can’t wait to try! Thank you for posting! Already made you gnudi…. They were awesome!

  • @williamreinhard
    @williamreinhard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just made this and my wife and I loved it! Thanks for all the inspiration.

  • @wendymarie7151
    @wendymarie7151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I really enjoy your cooking videos. This one, I'm definitely going to make! Thanks man!

  • @kaylahilloderah316
    @kaylahilloderah316 ปีที่แล้ว

    This sauce is the TRUTH! Me and my husband loved the blend of flavors. Will be making it again soon

  • @joecrupi9381
    @joecrupi9381 ปีที่แล้ว

    Australian with Calabrian heritage here and I’ve never had this. Just made it and it’s sensational! The wife and kids loved it and I’m looking forward to making this for mum who returns back from Italy later this year. Definitely a keeper - thanks!

  • @debbyd5729
    @debbyd5729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I grew Jimmy Nardello peppers in my garden this year and this would be the PERFECT use for some of them! I’ll roast extra to freeze for fall & winter sauce. Thanks! 🙏🏽

  • @man_of_many_pants
    @man_of_many_pants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I just recently started watching your videos and you make great food! I've roasted peppers before under the broiler and I'd suggest cutting them in half and removing the seeds and stem them lay them skin side up so you dont have to turn them, takes way less time. Roasting red peppers fresh is so much better than buying a jar and you can jar them yourself if you want. Will definitely try this pasta

    • @sholland42
      @sholland42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice tips on roasting the peppers, thanks.

    • @airplanesbreaksthelegs1508
      @airplanesbreaksthelegs1508 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is going to be a dumb question, but I thought about this approach as well but was concerned that the peppers may be burnt if exposed under the broiler?

    • @man_of_many_pants
      @man_of_many_pants 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@airplanesbreaksthelegs1508 not a dumb question at all. You're just charring the skin of the pepper, which will be removed anyway

    • @truth4004
      @truth4004 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the exact same thing. :D

    • @jiminirvana8065
      @jiminirvana8065 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of course especially if one ever makes Mexican dishes this is the Norm

  • @joehildreth4227
    @joehildreth4227 ปีที่แล้ว

    Made this yesterday and it was great. Thanks for the recipe.

  • @icetruckk
    @icetruckk 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yay a new pasta to try!! Thank you!

  • @brainwashingdetergent4322
    @brainwashingdetergent4322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I finally got around to making this, absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!!

  • @kimrandall281
    @kimrandall281 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This recipe is truly something special. I made it last weekend and served it with Italian sausage links. Roasted red peppers and Italian sausage is a wonderful combination. I strongly suspect this will become a highly requested meal in my family. Thank you for another excellent recipe!

  • @MT-pv9gf
    @MT-pv9gf 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yum! I made it! Thank you it was great!

  • @reallybigkid7269
    @reallybigkid7269 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Success! The family loved it.

    • @jameshenrysmith7385
      @jameshenrysmith7385 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It may be tteokbokki or creamy sriracha sauce or kimchi sauce.

  • @staytheknight
    @staytheknight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I made this sauce last night… I swear to God this is now my FAVORITE sauce!!! The cheese gives it a great salty start, a sweet in the middle and finishes off a an amazing spice! The way these flavors mix together makes this one of the best sauces I’ve ever tasted!

  • @AlexZeBeast
    @AlexZeBeast 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    The final part where you portioned out the sauce, heating up again in the pan and then adding pasta, was genius

  • @jonathanmeinert
    @jonathanmeinert ปีที่แล้ว

    Just made a version of this but I added chili powder since I didn’t have fresh chilis and I sautéed some mushrooms on the side and added them into the sauce after I blended it, don’t have any blocks of cheese so I just opted for no cheese and my wife loved this pasta. I had a big jar of already roasted red peppers so that cut time out of making it and it’s just such a breath of fresh air from the tomato based sauces I make! Thank you!

  • @Vesper_Songs
    @Vesper_Songs ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this looks amazing. Must try!