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- Category: Main Dish
- Tags: Cheese, Comfort Food, Easy, Monday, Summer, Vegetarian, Weekday
Weeknight Tomato Pasta
A contribution by guest author Paul Altotsky.
This Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes and Mascarpone serves 4 and is a perfect blend of creamy and fresh flavors. Cook linguine al dente, and simultaneously sauté cherry tomatoes and garlic in olive oil. Add mascarpone and some pasta water to create a velvety sauce. Combine with the drained pasta and garnish with a chiffonade of basil. The result is a comforting yet elegant dish that’s ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
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Weeknight Tomato Pasta
Ingredients:
- 8 oz linguine, or your favorite long pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1 bunch basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain remaining.
- While pasta is cooking, add olive oil and tomatoes to a cold skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to medium and cook tomatoes until soft and juices release. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- While tomatoes are cooking, chiffonade basil.
- Splash in some of the reserved pasta pasta water and stir. Mix in mascarpone cheese, adding a little more water if needed. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Remove from heat and add basil. Serve immediately.
Serves 4
Recipe by Paul Altotsky,
Photos by Catherine Dwelley
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