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Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta
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Creamy Cherry Tomato Pasta

15 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • pastaGrains200 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce250 g
  • Golden Day tomatoes (halved)Produce100 g
  • extra virgin olive oilPantry40 ml
  • garlic (crushed)Produce2 pieces
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices1 g
  • fresh basil leavesProduce8 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy40 g

per serving

Nutrition

580kcal

Carbs
76 g
Proteins
15 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until very al dente, then reserve some pasta water and drain.
    Step 1
  2. Start the tomato sauce

    • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a pan.
    • Add the cherry tomatoes and Golden Day tomatoes, halved.
    • Season with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the tomatoes

    • Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
    Step 3
  4. Add the garlic

    • Add the crushed garlic and finish cooking on low heat until the pasta is ready.
    Step 4
  5. Finish the pasta in the sauce

    • Add the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce.
    • Add a ladle of pasta water and the fresh basil leaves.
    • Toss for about a minute until the sauce becomes creamy.
    Step 5
  6. Add the Parmesan

    • Turn off the heat and add the grated Parmesan.
    • Toss until the cheese melts and serve.
    Step 6