tomato pasta sauce
Tomato Mascarpone Pasta Sauce
A creamy tomato mascarpone sauce with garlic and basil for a smooth, rich pasta dinner.
5Prep min
20Cook min
25Total min
4 servingsYield
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Tomato Mascarpone Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (115 g) mascarpone
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated parmesan
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve a little pasta water.
- 2
Heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 4
Lower the heat and stir in mascarpone until smooth.
- 5
Add parmesan and stir gently.
- 6
Toss with pasta, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
Helpful notes
- Keep the heat low after adding mascarpone.
Serving ideas
Use with penne, rigatoni or spaghetti and serve with a green salad.