Neapolitan Pasta with Cheesy Tomato Sauce (Paccheri allo Scarpariello)

Originating from the bustling Spanish Quarter of Naples, this dish was traditionally whipped up by cobblers (scarparielli) using the simple ingredients gifted by their clients. It results in a remarkably silky, emulsified sauce that clings to the large tubes of paccheri. The combination of sweet San Marzano tomatoes and a generous mantecatura of cheese creates a glossy, vibrant finish that is both comforting and refined.

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