Kamut Marinara

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup khorasan wheat berries, such as Kamut, picked through for pebbles
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • Small pinch crushed red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
  • Small handful fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring a medium saucepan filled two-thirds with water to a boil.
  2. 2
    Add the khorasan wheat and cook until the grains have plumped and are tender but still chewy, 55 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Drain.
  4. 4
    Meanwhile, put the oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper in a medium skillet and set over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Once the oil starts to shimmer, stir until the garlic is lightly golden, about 30 seconds.
  6. 6
    Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil turns yellow, about 30 seconds.
  7. 7
    Add the crushed tomatoes and their juices, 1/2 cup of water and basil.
  8. 8
    Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium low and simmer gently until the sauce thickens, 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir in the khorasan wheat and transfer to a serving dish.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil and serve hot.

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