Creamy Tomato Papardelle
&
Velvet Garden Gimlet
a note from us
This one feels almost too simple to be this good, and that's exactly the point. Start the marinara first, then pour your Velvet Garden Gimlet and let the sauce do its thing while you settle in together.
By the time the pasta is ready, the night already has a rhythm to it. Toss, top, sit down. That's really all there is to it.
Kevin & Kate
The Cocktail
Velvet Garden Gimlet
The Menu
Creamy Tomato Papardelle
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notes from the kitchen
A few extra tips and tricks to help you get the most out of tonight's menu.
START WITH GOOD TOMATOES
If you can, reach for whole canned San Marzano tomatoes. They’re slightly sweeter and more balanced, and really shine in a simple sauce like this.
PASTA, YOUR WAY
We used pappardelle here, but feel free to use whatever you love or already have on hand. Penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti all work beautifully.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
This dish is very flexible. Add Italian sausage like we did, keep it vegetarian with sautéed vegetables, or simply enjoy it with the sauce and cheese.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
We like to transfer the pasta straight from the pot into the sauce to keep things easy and minimize cleanup. No overthinking needed.
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