Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Tomatoes and Mascarpone

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 -6 servings

  • Calories

    792 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Creamy Gemelli Pasta with Tomatoes and Mascarpone

Gemelli Pasta Recipe with Tomatoes and Mascarpone is a quick 30 minute meal the whole family will love. This creamy mascarpone and blistered pan roasted cherry tomato sauce recipe pairs perfectly with gemelli pasta!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb gemelli pasta or other short pasta
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmigiano or parmesan cheese more for serving
  • 5 leaves fresh basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large sauce pan or large skillet to medium heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and shallots. Let them get fragrant for 15-30 seconds in the oil Add the cherry tomatoes. Let cook at medium high heat until tomatoes are roasted and blistered.
  2. When the tomatoes are done cooking turn heat to low and add mascarpone cheese. Stir until cheese is melted. Add parmigiano cheese and stir until smooth and combined.
  3. Cook your pasta in a large pot of salted water. Boil pasta until al dente package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  4. Lastly, drain pasta and add to the prepared sauce. Add reserved pasta water and toss to combine. Stir in basil leaves. Let sauce coat pasta. Top with extra parmigiano cheese and fresh ground black pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to cook your pasta perfectly al dente every time! Read HOW TO COOK PASTA PERFECTLY EVERY TIME!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 792kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 93g (31%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 548mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1454IU (29%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 792 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 792kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 93g 31%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Potassium 548mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1454IU 29%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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