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...This is a very simple and easy to make pasta dish that captures the sublime flavors of Southern Italy. The sauce is so simple, calling on the flavors of the individual ingredients to step out and shine, so choosing quality ingredients is crucial. When considering your tomatoes, I would suggest using canned San Marzanos. This variety is considered the best paste tomato, and are less acidic and more full-flavored than other typical varieties. They are generally grown and canned in Southern Italy, picked and canned at the peak of their flavor, and available year-round in most quality grocery stores. Because tomato flavor takes center stage in this dish, they are well worth the extra expense. Your herbs should likewise be of high quality and fresh...

Italian Orecchiette with tomato sauce

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