No-Cream But Super Creamy Tomato Pasta

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This recipe creates a luxuriously creamy and smooth tomato pasta without using any heavy cream. The secret lies in cooking down fresh cherry tomatoes with aromatics, blending them, and then straining the sauce for a velvety texture. It's a simple yet elegant dish, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

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Cooking Time
Approximately 20-25 minutes
Difficulty
easy
Servings
1-2 servings

🍳 Cooking Flow

Sauté shallots, garlic, and seasonings in olive oil. → Cook down halved cherry tomatoes with sugar and basil until soft. → Blend the tomato mixture, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth sauce. → Melt butter in a pan, add the strained sauce, cooked pasta, and pasta water, then stir to combine. → Garnish with Parmesan, fresh mozzarella pearls, and basil before serving.

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Ingredients List

Olive oil:2 tbsp
Shallots, finely minced:1-2
Garlic, minced:3-4 cloves
Salt:To taste
Italian seasoning:1 tsp
Chili flakes:1/2 tsp, or to taste
Cherry tomatoes, halved:1 pint (approx. 250g)
Sugar:1 tsp
Fresh basil leaves:A handful
Butter:2 tbsp
Rigatoni pasta, cooked:200g
Pasta water:1/4 cup, or as needed
Parmesan cheese, grated:For garnish
Fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini):For garnish

Important Notes

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Straining the sauce is the key step to achieving the super smooth, 'creamy' texture without any cream. Don't skip it.

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Using starchy pasta water is essential to help the sauce emulsify and adhere beautifully to the pasta.

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The small amount of sugar helps balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes, enhancing their flavor.

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Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.

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📅Published:11/24/2024

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