Creamy Tomato Pasta
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 servings
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Calories
379 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Tomato Pasta
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This Creamy Tomato Pasta is made with fresh tomatoes and mascarpone. Ready in 15 minutes and so good. It's the perfect weeknight dinner idea or even when company is coming.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 cups cooked pasta (1¾-2 cups dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 16-18 grape tomatoes halved
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree (passata/conserva)
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1-2 dashes pepper (or hot pepper flakes)
- ½ cup mascarpone
EXTRAS
- ¼-⅓ cup pasta water
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Instructions
- Start by heating the water to boiling and then add the salt and pasta.
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pan add the olive oil, chopped shallot, minced garlic, sliced grape tomatoes, tomato puree, water, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, mix to combine. Cook on medium / low heat until tomatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Then add the mascarpone and simmer, stirring to combine until creamy. Add the al dente pasta, add the pasta water, tossing and cooking on medium high heat for about one minute. Serve immediately sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any left-overs should be stored in the fridge in an air tight container. Because it contains a dairy product, it should not be stored at room temperature. It should last 3-4 days in the fridge.
- I reheat my left-over pasta in a frying pan, since this is a creamy sauce, I like to add a little milk to help bring back the creaminess. It only needs about 1 minute to heat and as the Italian says, it always seems to taste better the day after!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
379kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1087IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 379kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1087IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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