· 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
· 2 shallots, peeled and sliced
· 3 sprigs Italian parsley
· 1 bay leaf
· 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
· 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
· 4 tablespoon (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
· 28 oz. can chopped plum tomatoes (with juice)
· 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 recipe homemade pappardelle, cooked and drained (see Homemade Pasta in chapter introduction), or dried pappardelle cooked according to package directions.
Pour the stock into a small pan. Add the shallots, parsley, bay leaf, rosemary and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside and allow to steep for 20 minutes.
Drain.
Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet. Add the stock and tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until mixture is reduced by half.Meantime, make the pasta. Cook it in a large pot of boiling, salted water for 3 to 4 minutes or until firm, but tender. Drain immediately. Add the cheese to the sauce and toss with the pasta.
Serve immediately.Serves 4 to 6 as a main course or 7 to 8 as the pasta course.