The Olive Cellar - Appleton WI

Bucatini with Crispy Salami and Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS
kosher salt
1 lb. Bucatini pasta available at The Olive Cellar
1/4 lb. thick-cut salami, cut into matchsticks
1 clove garlic, grated
2 c. crushed tomatoes, available at The Olive Cellar
Freshly ground black pepper
12 oz.mini mozzarella balls, torn in half
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°. Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, less 2 minutes. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook salami until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer salami to a small plate and set aside. Cook garlic in remaining oil, about 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, half of the mozzarella, half the salami, and reserved pasta water to pot and mix until combined. Transfer back to skillet and top with remaining Mozzarella Bake until cheese is melted, and pasta heated through, 15 minutes.
Garnish with remaining salami and basil before serving.
Serves 4, enjoy. See less