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Creamy Garlic Butter Cherry Tomato Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Butter Cherry Tomato Pasta
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Creamy Garlic Butter Cherry Tomato Pasta

A quick and delicious creamy pasta dish featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, rich garlic butter, and a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a 20-minute weeknight dinner. This recipe combines simple ingredients like pasta, red onion, and fresh parsley for a satisfying and easy meal.
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Sautéing Onions and Tomatoes
Sautéing Onions and Tomatoes

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
15g
Protein
50g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Creamy Sauce Forming
Creamy Sauce Forming

Ingredients

  • Pasta
    (any short pasta like penne or fusilli)

    300 gram

  • Red Onion
    (finely chopped)

    1 medium

  • Garlic
    (minced)

    3 cloves

  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (halved)

    250 gram

  • Butter

    2 tablespoons

  • Salt
    (to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper
    (to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Chilli Flakes
    (optional, to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Smoked Paprika

    1 teaspoon

  • Soft Cheese
    (e.g., cream cheese or mascarpone)

    100 gram

  • Pasta Water
    (reserved from cooking pasta)

    1 cup

  • Grated Cheese
    (e.g., Parmesan or Mozzarella, for serving)

    50 gram

  • Fresh Parsley
    (chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
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Pasta Mixed with Sauce
Pasta Mixed with Sauce

Instructions

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  • 1

    Step 1 visual
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    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    8m

    Ensure the water is well-salted for flavorful pasta, it's your first chance to season the dish.
  • 2

    Step 2 visual
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    While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
    4m

    Cooking the garlic too long or at too high a heat can make it bitter; keep it golden.
  • 3

    Step 3 visual
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    Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan along with salt, pepper, chili flakes (if using), and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and soften, about 5 minutes.
    5m

    Gently press the tomatoes with the back of a spoon to help them release their juices and create more sauce.
  • 4

    Step 4 visual
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    Stir in the soft cheese until it is completely melted and forms a smooth sauce. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired creamy consistency.
    2m

    The starch in the pasta water helps emulsify the sauce, making it extra silky and preventing separation.
  • 5

    Step 5 visual
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    Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the creamy sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with grated cheese and fresh chopped parsley.
    1m

    For best results, serve the pasta hot right after combining with the sauce to maintain its creamy texture.
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