Image From First Love-Netflix
In fact, when I first heard the name, I didn’t think that it was a pasta invented by the Japanese. This is an improved Japanese pasta. The main condiment is tomato sauce, so this pasta has a tomato flavor. The taste is slightly similar to the classic Bolognese pasta, but its taste is still the same. It has some spicy and vegetable flavor, which is richer and refreshing.
If you also like pasta, or if you like tomato pasta, you will definitely like the taste of this. For me, tomato flavored pasta has to be my go-to. If you also watched the Japanese drama “First Love” launched by Netflix last year, then you will definitely be curious about this pasta. The steps are simpler than you think. If you also want to eat the same Napolitan in winter Pasta, then make it with me.
7 ounces pasta
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
Half a smoked sausage
1 green pepper (cut into slices)
1/2 onion
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic
a little black pepper
a little parsley
Hot sauce (add according to your own taste)
What is Napolitan
Neapolitan pasta comes from Japan and was created by a chef in Yokohama. It is named after the Italian city of Naples. It is very popular in Japan, but it is also considered a Western food in Japan.
It’s relatively simple to make, and if you want an appetizing and refreshing pasta at home, it’s one of the options you can make quickly. It does not require many ingredients and does not require high cooking skills. It is a good choice whether for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
How to make Napolitan
Image From eater.com
Step 1
First put the pasta in cold water, add half a tablespoon of coarse salt, and simmer. It will take about 8 minutes to completely cook the pasta. After the water starts to boil, you need to add cold water several times.
Step 2
After the pasta is cooked, it needs to be soaked in cold water for a while. This will make the pasta suitable for heating and stir-frying later to maintain its taste and become more elastic.
Step 3
Add a tablespoon of butter to the pot, add the green pepper, onion, garlic, and sausage to the pot and stir-fry. After the aroma is released, add half of the tomato paste and a little chili sauce and stir-fry.
Step 4
At this time, you can pour the pasta on the side into the side dishes, then add a spoonful of butter, pour in all the remaining tomato sauce, and stir-fry the side dishes and pasta to mix. You can add a little water to let the sauce To make it more flavorful, you can add a little black pepper for seasoning. Finally, when the sauce becomes thicker, you can add a little parsley and grated cheese for seasoning, and it is ready to serve.
Pasta is filling and low-fat. I like to use pasta as my daily staple food. It has a very different texture from other noodles, is chewy and has its own flavor. Napolitan is perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends, and I’m sure whoever tastes it will be full of praise. Christmas is coming, let’s make Napolitan with me!