Seungwoo Dad's Matsogeum Tomato Pasta

Name: Seungwoo Dad's Matsogeum Tomato Pasta
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 serving pasta; 1 cup store-bought tomato sauce; 1/2 onion; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons Matsogeum (for pasta water)

An ultra-simple pasta that maximizes the umami of the noodles by lightly stir-frying store-bought tomato sauce with pasta water perfectly seasoned with Matsogeum at a ratio of 1L water to 2 teaspoons Matsogeum.

15 min Difficulty Very easy Noodles & bunsik

Main ingredients

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Ingredients needed 1 servings

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1 cup store-bought tomato sauce

1/2 onion

1/2 cup water

2 teaspoons Matsogeum (for pasta water)

Recipe

Bring 1L water to a boil with 2 teaspoons Matsogeum, then cook the pasta according to package directions.
Drain the cooked pasta, toss lightly with olive oil, and spread out to cool.
Finely chop the onion so it blends well into the sauce.
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until the moisture evaporates and fragrance develops.
Add the store-bought tomato sauce and mix in 1/2 cup water to compensate for evaporation during cooking; bring to a gentle simmer.
Once the sauce is bubbling, add the reserved pasta and toss lightly to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Cook the pasta in water seasoned with Matsogeum and drain.
Sauté chopped onion in a pan, then add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water; bring to a simmer.
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss quickly to finish.

Cooking tips

Using 2 teaspoons (about 12g) Matsogeum per 1L water greatly enhances the flavor of the pasta itself.
Pre-cooked pasta tossed in oil can be sealed in a plastic bag and refrigerated for up to 10 days for quick use.
Adding water to store-bought sauce prevents it from becoming too thick or running out.

Recommended for

Those whose pasta never seems to absorb seasoning properly and often fails.
Anyone who wants to make a bottle of store-bought sauce go further and stay moist.
Solo cooks who want to cut cooking time to under 5 minutes.