15 Minute Tomato And Mascarpone Pasta Sauce Food

15 MINUTE TOMATO AND MASCARPONE PASTA

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in plenty of water until cooked al dente, then drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan, and add the diced tomatoes and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until they've cooked right down to create a chunky tomato sauce.
• Add the mixed herbs, salt and pepper, and sugar (if using). Finally add the chopped basil and mascarpone cheese, and stir until the cheese has melted. It will create a creamy, glossy sauce.
• Transfer the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce, and mix well. Serve topped with parmesan-style cheese, if desired.

PASTA WITH 15-MINUTE BURST CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a 12" skillet or wide heavy saucepan over medium-high. Add garlic, then tomatoes, pepper, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes burst and release their juices to form a sauce, 6-8 minutes.
• Toss pasta with tomato sauce and basil. Top with Parmesan.

15 MINUTE TOMATO AND MASCARPONE PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the tagliatelle in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
• While the pasta is cooking heat the olive oil in a large frying pan, then add finely diced onion and cook for 5 minutes over low heat, then add minced garlic and stir briefly, deglaze the pan with the white wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the wine is reduced.
• Add the tomato passata, dried basil and salt, stir to combine and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the mascarpone and stir let it simmer over low heat until the pasta is ready. Then stir in the hard cheese.
• Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, toss gently until the pasta is coated with the sauce.
• Serve with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

TOMATO & MASCARPONE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Place the tomatoes, cut-side up, in a roasting dish and drizzle with the vinegar, oregano and some seasoning. Roast for 1 hr until soft.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan, then cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. When the tomatoes are ready, tip into the pan with the stock. Simmer for 5 mins, then add the mascarpone. Remove from the heat and blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta following pack instructions, drain and set aside in a colander. Heat grill to High. Season the sauce and stir in the basil and pasta. Mix, then tip into an ovenproof dish and cover with the cheese. Grill for a few mins until golden and bubbling.