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Creamy Tomato Pasta (Pasta Cremosa con Tomate)

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Creamy Tomato Pasta (Pasta Cremosa con Tomate)

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Creamy Tomato Pasta (Pasta Cremosa con Tomate)

Name: Creamy Tomato Pasta (Pasta Cremosa con Tomate)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients: 250 grams Pasta (Spaghetti or Linguine) (Or about half a standard box); 250 grams Cherry Tomatoes (One pint container); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 125 grams Cream Cheese (About half an 8oz block); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated, plus more for serving); 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (Chopped or torn leaves); To taste Salt (For pasta water and sauce); To taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground)

This quick and easy recipe features pasta tossed in a rich and creamy tomato sauce with fresh garlic, cherry tomatoes, and cream cheese, finished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. It's a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight meal, inspired by simple and flavorful Latin-style cooking.

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#Creamy

#Tomato

#Easy

#Quick

#Dinner

#Weeknight Meal

#Vegetarian-friendly

#Fusion

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Recipe Information

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Contemporary

Spanish

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

15g

Protein

50g

Carbs

22g

Fat

Creamy Tomato Sauce Simmering

Ingredients

Pasta (Spaghetti or Linguine)
(Or about half a standard box)
250 grams
Cherry Tomatoes
(One pint container)
250 grams
Garlic
(Minced)
3 cloves
Cream Cheese
(About half an 8oz block)
125 grams
Olive Oil
(For sautéing)
2 tablespoons
Parmesan Cheese
(Freshly grated, plus more for serving)
1 cup
Fresh Basil
(Chopped or torn leaves)
1 cup
Salt
(For pasta water and sauce)
To taste
Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)
To taste

Servings: 2

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Pasta Mixed with Sauce and Parmesan

Instructions

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
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Ensure water is well-salted for flavorful pasta. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves.
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While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves.
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Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Keep the heat medium to prevent garlic from burning, which can make it bitter.
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Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst.
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Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst.
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Press down gently on the tomatoes with the back of your spoon to help them burst and release their juices.
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Reduce heat to low. Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until it melts and forms a smooth, creamy sauce with the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Reduce heat to low. Add the cream cheese to the skillet and stir continuously until it melts and forms a smooth, creamy sauce with the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.
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Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.
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Ensure the pasta is well-drained but a little residual water is fine to help emulsify the sauce.
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Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Mix gently but firmly to evenly distribute the sauce.
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Remove from heat. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
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Remove from heat. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
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Freshly grated Parmesan melts better and has a richer flavor than pre-grated.
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Finally, add the fresh basil leaves to the pasta and give it a final gentle toss.
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Finally, add the fresh basil leaves to the pasta and give it a final gentle toss.
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Add basil at the end to preserve its fresh aroma and vibrant color.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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This pasta is best enjoyed hot and fresh.

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Creamy Tomato Pasta (Pasta Cremosa con Tomate)

Creamy Tomato Pasta (Pasta Cremosa con Tomate)

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pasta (Spaghetti or Linguine)(Or about half a standard box)

Cherry Tomatoes(One pint container)

Garlic(Minced)

Cream Cheese(About half an 8oz block)

Olive Oil(For sautéing)

Parmesan Cheese(Freshly grated, plus more for serving)

Fresh Basil(Chopped or torn leaves)

Salt(For pasta water and sauce)

Black Pepper(Freshly ground)

Servings: 2

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.Preview10mPreviewBring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.10m

While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves.Preview2mPreviewWhile the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves.2m

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst.Preview6mPreviewAdd the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst.6m

Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.Preview1mPreviewDrain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.1m

Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.Preview2mPreviewToss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.2m

Remove from heat. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.Preview1mPreviewRemove from heat. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.1m

Finally, add the fresh basil leaves to the pasta and give it a final gentle toss.Preview1mPreviewFinally, add the fresh basil leaves to the pasta and give it a final gentle toss.1m

Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.Preview1mPreviewServe immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.1m

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Pasta (Spaghetti or Linguine)
(Or about half a standard box)

Cherry Tomatoes
(One pint container)

Garlic
(Minced)

Cream Cheese
(About half an 8oz block)

Olive Oil
(For sautéing)

Parmesan Cheese
(Freshly grated, plus more for serving)

Fresh Basil
(Chopped or torn leaves)

Salt
(For pasta water and sauce)

Black Pepper
(Freshly ground)

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Preview
10m
Preview
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
10m

While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves.
Preview
2m
Preview
While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic cloves.
2m

Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst.
Preview
6m
Preview
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and burst.
6m

Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.
Preview
1m
Preview
Drain the cooked pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy tomato sauce.
1m

Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Preview
2m
Preview
Toss the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until every strand is coated. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2m

Remove from heat. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
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1m
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Remove from heat. Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
1m

Finally, add the fresh basil leaves to the pasta and give it a final gentle toss.
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1m
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Finally, add the fresh basil leaves to the pasta and give it a final gentle toss.
1m

Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
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