Vegan Date Night Bucatini
By Tom Mitchell-Dawson
This simple yet sophisticated pasta dish comes together in the time is takes to cook the bucatini, allowing you to spend more time with your date.
With its lush, vibrant herb sauce - an inspired fusion of traditional pesto and salsa verde - this meal is designed to delight both the palate and the senses. The sauce, a fragrant blend of fresh basial, bright lemon zest, and the rich, briny pop of capers, balances beautifully with the earthiness of walnuts, adding depth and body to every bite. The result is a fresh, herbaceous sauce that sings with flavour without overwhelming the delicate nature of the pasta.
Bucatini, with its unique hollow shape, is perfect for capturing the sauce, creating a perfect bite every time. However, feel free to swap it out for any pasta that suits your taste or mood - spaghetti, rigatoni, or even a gluten-free option will work beautifully.
To elevate the ambience, serve this fish alongside our elegant Cole & Mason Red Gloss Hoxton Mills, a sleek and modern addition to any table that effortlessly sets the stage for a romantic evening. The beauty of this dish lies not just in its deliciousness but in its ease. As the pasta boils, you'll have just enough time to whip up the sauce, leaving you free to enjoy a glass of wine, set the mood with soft lighting, or share a laugh with your date.
It's the kind of dish that allows your to connect over something simple yet extraordinary, all while savouring the joy of good food and great company.
Ingredients:
- 250g bucatini
- 50g parsley
- 50g basil
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 red chilli
- 1/2 clove garlic
- The juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 50ml olive oil + extra to finish.
Method:
- Begin by bringing a pan of salted water to the boil and dropping in the pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the rest of the ingredients to a food processor and blitz until you have a rough pesto. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Reserve some of the pasta water and then drain the pasta. Return the pasta to the pan and add the pesto.
- Gently heat and add pasta water and more olive oil and stir to emulsify.
- Check the seasoning and then serve.
