But it was his article on tomato sauce that shot him to fame ... 1/4 tsp salt, 160 grams spaghetti, 5 “shiso” leaves 1. Finely chop garlic and onion. Cut shiso into fine strips.
Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. This can be left chunky or blended in a food processor for a smooth sauce. Serve spooned over cooked pasta with plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Return the pasta to the pan and stir though the Trapanese sauce, adding splash of the reserved cooking water to loosen. Sprinkle with a little pecorino to serve. Tomato, lamb and black olive ragù ...