Baked Rigatoni with blistered cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fennel pollen
Ingredients
- 1lb / 450g rigatoni pasta
- 4tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups / 150g cherry tomatoes, halved and salted
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1tsp dried oregano
- 1tsp dried basil
- 1/2tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8oz / 225g burrata cheese, torn into chunks
- Sprinkle of fresh basil leaves to finish
- Sprinkle of parmesan cheese, grated to finish
Step 1:
Preheat your Gozney to 430°C / 800°F, a high-low flame. Place a large skillet / frying pan into the oven to preheat.
Step 2:
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Step 3:
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Add 2tbsp of olive oil and the salted halved cherry tomatoes. Return the skillet / frying pan to the oven and roast for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and slightly caramelized.
Step 4:
Once the tomatoes are blistered and beginning to take on color, add the crushed garlic and sliced spring onion. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 5:
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
Step 6:
Remove the skillet / frying pan from the Gozney and carefully, using an immersion / stick blender pulse to bring the sauce together. Add the cooked rigatoni to the tomato sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
Step 7:
Tear over the burrata cheese evenly on top of the pasta. Place the dish back in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the burrata is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the pasta are golden brown.
Step 8:
Once baked, remove the dish from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!