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
Tomato mascarpone pasta sauce with basil
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Tomato Mascarpone Pasta Sauce

25 min

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. 1

    Cook the pasta until al dente and reserve a little pasta water.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat and stir in mascarpone until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add parmesan and stir gently.

  6. 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.