Charred Tomato & Mezcal Pasta Sauce
August 22, 2025
Creamy, smoky and surprisingly bright, this Charred Tomato & Mezcal Pasta Sauce is the stuff of our sauce-filled dreams. Though mezcal is already common in cocktails, it brings a fun new twist to pasta sauces and dinner entrees. The hint of booze and smoky notes are unlike anything we’ve ever tried, all while using common ingredients you already have on hand. Don’t take our word for it, try this sauce tonight for a dinner you won’t soon forget.
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
18 min
Ingredients
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6vine-on cocktail tomatoes, halved lengthwise
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2shallots, halved lengthwise
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2tablespoons L&B Extra Virgin 100% California Olive Oil
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1teaspoon kosher salt
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½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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½teaspoon chipotle powder
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½teaspoon ground allspice
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2garlic cloves, finely minced
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Zest of 2 lemons
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1 ½tablespoons mezcal
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¼cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions
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1
Heat a grill pan over high heat. Drizzle the olive oil onto the cut side of the tomatoes and shallot and season with salt and pepper.
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2
Grill the tomatoes and shallots on both sides until charred, about 8 minutes per side.
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3
Transfer the tomatoes and shallots to a blender. Add the chipotle powder, allspice, garlic, lemon zest, mezcal, and heavy cream. Blend on high until smooth, 2 minutes.
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4
Cook and toss your favorite pasta in the sauce and serve warm. Leftover sauce will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.