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Creamy Roasted Tomato Pasta

Creamy Roasted Tomato Pasta is a dish made with noodles that are cooked and nestled in a creamy roasted tomato sauce with garlic.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced (approximately 1 cup)
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup pasta water, reserved from cooked pasta
  • Parsley, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. To get started, you need to make the pasta. Heat a large pot of water to boiling, add the pasta noodles, and cook them al dente, according to the package instructions.
  2. Be sure to reserve 1 cup of the cooked pasta water before you drain and rinse the noodles. Set the cooked noodles and pasta water aside until you add them to the sauce.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and cook until softened (about 5-6 minutes).
  5. Add garlic and cook one more minute.
  6. Add cherry tomatoes, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper and cook until the tomatoes start to blister, stirring frequently (8-10 minutes).
  7. Carefully pour tomato mixture into a blender* and pulse until smooth.
  8. Pour back into the skillet and add heavy cream, parmesan, and cooked pasta. Stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add one tablespoon of the reserved pasta water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Top with fresh parmesan and parsley for garnish. Serve.

Notes

  • Always be careful when adding hot ingredients to a blender. I like to place the blender in the sink and then add the ingredients. Place cover on but remove the center portion so that steam can escape. Fold a towel over several times and place that on top of the lid so that there is no splatter and you don't risk burning yourself. Blend until smooth, then carefully pour the sauce back into your skillet. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 349kcal (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%

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