Rice Noodles al Pomodoro with Chili Oil

A fusion dish combining Italian and Asian flavors featuring wide rice noodles in a fresh cherry tomato sauce, enhanced with garlic, chili, and basil, finished with a drizzle of chili oil and sesame seeds.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 12 oz wide rice noodles
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole Fresno chile
  • 2 sprigs basil
  • 3 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chili oil and sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Remove from heat; add noodles. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 4 minutes (time may vary by brand). Drain and rinse under cold running water.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring often, until softened and golden, about 3 minutes. Add chile and basil sprigs; cook, stirring, just until softened, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes and 1/4 cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the tomatoes have burst and are jammy, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt.

    14 min

  3. 3.

    Add noodles to sauce and toss to coat. Season with more salt if needed. Divide among bowls; drizzle with chili oil and top with sesame seeds and torn basil.

    3 min