With a celebration of love around the corner, we wanted to share something simple but unexpected: a dish that feels special and indulgent, but entirely doable on a weeknight. This Tomato Powder Brown Butter Pasta is a one-pan wonder that can wow a date. Or, treat yourself to something a little luxurious, no occasion required. | | At the heart of the recipe is brown butter: deeply nutty, rich and delicious. We pair it with our Sun-Dried Tomato Powder, which brings subtle herby tomato notes but really shines as an umami boost, balancing the butter’s natural sweetness while pulling the whole dish together. If you haven’t tried Sun-Dried Tomato Powder before, think of it as a secret MVP. Grown along Turkey’s Aegean Sea coastline and slowly dried to concentrate their natural savoriness, these tomatoes deliver rich, layered umami in an easy-to-use powder. It’s one of co-founder Ori’s most-used spices at home; he reaches for it when a dish wants more flavor, sometimes even instead of salt. | | And if you’ve never browned butter before, consider this your invitation. Browning butter deepens its flavor, transforming it from creamy and mild into something nutty, complex, and far more aromatic. As the butter melts and the milk solids caramelize, your kitchen fills with a warm, toasted aroma, like walking by your favorite bakery. It’s one of those cheffy techniques that, once you try it, it might sneak its way into everything you cook. | | More Ways to Use Sun-Dried Tomato Powder Try it anywhere you want an umami boost:
- Roasted vegetables: toss with oil and salt, then add before going into the oven (great with squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, and cauliflower)
- Eggs: sprinkle into scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, or shakshuka as they cook
- Beans & stews: stir in while simmering, especially good with black beans, pinto beans, and white bean soups
- Grilled foods: use in a simple marinade for chicken, shrimp, tofu, or corn
- Make 1 Tbsp tomato paste by mixing 1 tsp Sun-Dried Tomato Powder + 2 tsp water
| | AN EXTRA PINCH 🤌 - If you want to nerd out about butter, learn more about the history of butter from food writer and former pastry chef Elaine Khosrovaon Gastropod. 🧈
- If you’ve never browned butter before, check out the Serious Eats in-depth explanation by Nila Jones on How to Brown Butterfor the scientific explanation.
- Did you know there are Dark Origins of Valentine's Day? 💕
- What’s the mystery spice link this week? (Beautifully pink and could be a nice substitute instead of flowers this year.) 🕵️♀️
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