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Creamy Tomato Parmesan Pasta
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
2
In a large skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
5
Pour in heavy cream and stir until fully combined. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Add cooked pasta, a splash of pasta water, Parmesan, mozzarella, and chopped basil.
8
Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
9
Serve topped with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Tomato Paste First 🍅Cook tomato paste in butter for 1-2 minutes before adding garlic to deepen its flavor and remove any tinny taste, creating a richer sauce foundation.
- Reserve Pasta Water Strategically 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then add it gradually to achieve the perfect sauce consistency that clings to noodles without becoming watery.
- Temper Cream to Prevent Curdling 🥛Add cream off the heat or slowly while stirring constantly, and ensure your sauce isn't boiling when incorporating it to prevent the cream from breaking or separating.
- Layer Cheese for Complex Flavor 🧀Add Parmesan off the heat while stirring gently to prevent clumping, then sprinkle mozzarella last so it melts smoothly into creamy pockets rather than becoming stringy or tough.
- Fresh Basil Timing is Critical 🌿Tear basil by hand and stir it in just before serving to preserve its delicate aroma and bright color; added too early, it darkens and loses its fresh, peppery notes.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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