15 Minute Tomato And Mascarpone Pasta 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 AND MASCARPONE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F Place the tomatoes, cut side up, in a roasting dish and drizzle with the vinegar, oregano and some salt and pepper. Roast for 1 hour 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 broth. Simmer for 5 mins, the 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 the broiler to high. Season the sauce and stir in the basil and pasta. Mix and then tip into an oven proof dish and cover with the cover with the cheese. Broil for a few mins until golden and bubbling. Serve.

15 MINUTE PASTA COMBO

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti until tender; drain.
• In same pan, heat the Italian salad dressing over medium heat. Add cooked pasta; toss to coat well. Add tomatoes, turkey and parmesan cheese; toss lightly and serve.
• Note: I have substituted leftover chicken or ham for the turkey, but the smoked turkey is my family's favorite.