Fettuccine with Smoked Tomato Sauce

Fettuccine cloaked in a smoky tomato sauce made from grill-smoked tomatoes, garlic and basil.

Ingredients

• 2 lb ripe plum tomatoes, halved
• 1 lb fettuccine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more to serve
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• Wood chips for smoking

Directions

1. Set up a grill or smoker for light smoke at medium heat. Smoke the tomato halves cut-side up about 20 minutes until softened and smoky.
2. Cook the fettuccine in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the smoked tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon, and simmer 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss in the pasta, butter and Parmesan, loosening with pasta water until glossy.
6. Finish with basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Based on the smoked tomato pasta from Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out.