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tomato basil pasta

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Tasty and easy to make.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For tomato basil pasta

  • 12 oz
    pasta of choice (curly pasta works well here to carry the sauce)
  • salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    heavy cream
  • 3/4 c
    freshly shredded mozzarella
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • shaved Parmesan, for serving
  • chopped fresh basil, for serving

How To Make tomato basil pasta

  • 1
    Cook the pasta in salted water. Drain, reserving 2 tbsp pasta water.
  • 2
    Place the olive oil in a sauce pan. Add the garlic and saute 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the salt, pepper and oregano.
  • 3
    Stir in the water and heavy cream. Stir and simmer to reduce a bit and thicken, about 5 minutes. Add the mozzarella cheese and cook until melted and smooth. Stir in the butter.
  • 4
    Add the pasta water and pasta and mix. Place on plates and top with Parmesan and basil.
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