Tuesday Dinner Demonstration

Today at market, personal chef Joe Lewellin will prepare a fresh, seasonal and quick meal that you can recreate at home. The majority of ingredients can be found at market today! Come by from 3-6 to learn and taste!

Fresh tomato & basil sauce w/ goat cheese

Ingredients:

2 Large tomatoes (Large dice)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
½ red onion (minced)
3 T oil
4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
½ c. Basil (chiffonade)

Choose your pasta:
2 dozen fresh Raviolis or other pasta such as Penne
1 c. water (or stock or white wine, etc.)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Fill a medium pot ¾ full with water. Season liberally with salt. Boil. Meanwhile, prepare the rest of your ingredients for action. When the water meets a boil, warm a large pan over medium high to high heat with the oil. When the oil starts to wave, add your tomatoes. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes or until they start to caramelize. Turn the stove down to medium. Stir well then cook for another 3-4 minutes. You’ll notice the tomatoes are now breaking down nicely. Add your garlic and onions and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir. Deglaze the pan with water and cook down for 2 minutes.

Your water should be boiling by now. If you haven’t already, throw in your ravioli. When it floats give it one more minute then strain. Put in a bowl or plate. With your fingers, crumble the goat cheese and add it to your sauce. Throw in your basil and stir until everything is incorporated, but not too long as you don’t want to completely melt the cheese. Cover the pasta with the sauce, garnish if you must. Eat!

Serves 4