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Creamy Tomato Pasta

15 minServes 2Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

2 people
  • pasta (dry)Grains200 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce250 g
  • red onion (finely diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • tomato puréePantry15 ml
  • smoked paprika (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • dried oregano (½ tsp)Spices0.5 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • cream cheeseDairy15 ml
  • grated cheese (grated)Dairy30 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce5 ml
  • parsley (fresh, chopped)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

521kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
17 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, following the packet instructions.
    • Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 1
  2. Sauté the vegetables

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
    • Add the red onion and cherry tomatoes and sauté until softened.
    Step 2
  3. Add the aromatics

    • Add the garlic, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt and black pepper.
    • Cook for another minute.
    Step 3
  4. Build the sauce

    • Stir in the tomato purée, then add the pasta water.
    • Mix well and let the sauce simmer.
    Step 4
  5. Toss the pasta

    • Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
    • Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
    Step 5
  6. Make it creamy

    • Stir through the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
    Step 6
  7. Finish and serve

    • Add the grated cheese and fresh parsley and mix until melted and combined.
    • Add a splash more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
    Step 7