Brooklyn Beckham Reveals His Recipe for an Enchanting Outdoor Italian Feast
Craving a Taste of Brooklyn Beckham's Italian Delights?
Growing up in the limelight, Brooklyn Beckham has dabbled in various ventures—modeling, sports, and now, cooking. His latest passion, inspired by time spent in Italy and admiration for his dad's culinary skills, has led him to don a chef's hat.
In the realms of Italian cuisine, Brooklyn reveals that one element truly makes a dish stand out—the sauce's absorption. After sampling countless pasta brands, his preference undoubtedly lies with Barilla's premium pasta line, Al Bronzo. This pasta, reintroduced, has small grooves that perfectly capture the flavors of sauces, from thick bolognese to lighter white wine bases.
"Bolognese is my favorite to cook," says Beckham, "I love the process of making it—being at home, opening a bottle of wine, being with my dogs, with my wife, just listening to music, and making my pasta."
The Pasta vs. Sauce Battle
While many may argue that a scrumptious sauce is the star of the show, Brooklyn firmly believes that pasta matters just as much. It's essential to salt your pasta water before cooking, and he recommends tossing the pasta with the sauce as both finish cooking, allowing the pasta to absorb the sauce, resulting in a thicker, more flavorful dish.
Pairing Pasta with Your Favorite Tipple
No meal is complete without a well-matched drink. Currently, the Beckhams' go-to pairing is a 2015 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, which complements their signature rigatoni and tomato sauce recipe.
Brooklyn Beckham's Recipe to Remember
Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni with Tomato, Onion, Crispy Prosciutto, and Cloud 23 Sauce:
- 1 pkg. Al Bronzo Mezzi rigatoni
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 Vidalia onion, sliced thin
- 2 cups crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup prosciutto, julienned
- ⅔ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup fresh basil, julienned
- Salt and Cloud 23 hot sauce (to taste)
Directions:
- Place a pot of water to boil.
- In a skillet, sweat the onion with half the extra virgin olive oil until translucent.
- Add the tomatoes and 1 cup of water, season with salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to directions, then drain 2 minutes earlier than suggested. Toss with tomato sauce and 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Sauté prosciutto with the remaining olive oil until crispy and set aside.
- Turn the heat off on the pasta. Stir in basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and Cloud 23 hot sauce to taste. Top with crisped prosciutto before serving.
Setting the Scene for an Unforgettable Meal
As summer approaches, dining alfresco is on the horizon. To create the perfect ambience for your feast, sprinkle candles around your table for a warm, inviting atmosphere, and play soft, melodic music in the background.
While the meal's leftovers may be tempting, Brooklyn suggests steering clear of desserts. Instead, opt for an indulgent cheese board, featuring favorites like blue cheese or sharp cheddar, for a satisfying end to your dining extravaganza.
- Brooklyn Beckham, influenced by Italian cuisine and his father's cooking skills, now dons a chef's hat in his latest passion.
- Beckham revealed that the small grooves of Barilla's Al Bronzo pasta perfectly capture the flavors of sauces, from bolognese to lighter white wine bases.
- Brooklyn believes that pasta is just as important as the sauce in a dish, emphasizing the need to salt pasta water and allow the pasta to absorb the sauce.
- The Beckhams often pair their meals with a 2015 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, which complements their signature rigatoni and tomato sauce recipe.
- Here's Brooklyn Beckham's recipe to remember: Al Bronzo Mezzi Rigatoni with Tomato, Onion, Crispy Prosciutto, and Cloud 23 Sauce.
- To set the scene for an unforgettable meal this summer, consider sprinkling candles around your table for a warm, inviting atmosphere and playing soft, melodic music in the background.
- Instead of desserts, Brooklyn suggests opting for an indulgent cheese board, featuring favorites like blue cheese or sharp cheddar, for a satisfying end to your dining extravaganza.
