A creamy tomato pasta recipe featuring cooked pasta combined with a rich sauce made from butter, garlic, tomato paste, heavy cream, and cheeses, finished with fresh basil.
1: Cook ½ lb pasta in salted water until al dente.
2: Add 3 tbsp of butter to a pan with a dash of olive oil.
3: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4: Add 3 tbsp tomato paste and cook for a minute or two.
5: Add 1.5 cup heavy cream and mix until combined.
6: Let simmer for a few minutes. Season your dish with salt & pepper.
7: Add your cooked pasta, a dash of pasta water and 1 cup parmesan & 1/4 cup mozzarella.
8: To make it extra cheesy add more mozzarella! Mix in a handful of fresh basil.
9: Cook for a few minutes and then top with extra Parmesan!
