Creamy 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.

CREAMY TOMATO AND MASCARPONE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat, add diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
• Add minced garlic and dried herbs (Italian seasoning and dried chilli, if using) and sauté for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and halved (or whole) tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken stock, cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until tomatoes have softened. In the meantime, boil pasta in a pot of salted water until al-dente (approx. 8-9 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining pasta.
• Add ⅓ cup of pasta water to skillet containing pasta sauce and simmer for another 10-12 minutes, uncovered. If the sauce starts to dry up, add more pasta water.
• Once the sauce has thickened and tomatoes are soft, stir in mascarpone and remove from heat. Toss in boiled pasta and mix to combine with sauce.
• Serve in pasta bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and salt and pepper to taste.

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.

CREAMY RAVIOLI, TOMATO & MASCARPONE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 10 mins, or until softened and translucent. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and fry for 1 min more. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins. Stir through the mascarpone, then blitz the mixture until smooth and creamy using a hand blender.
• Cook the ravioli in a large pan of boiling water for 1 min. Drain, then tip into a 20 x 26cm rectangular baking dish. Pour over the sauce, stir through the basil, tear over the mozzarella and scatter over the parmesan. Bake for 15-20 mins, or until golden and bubbling at the edges. Let stand for a few minutes, then serve.

CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over a medium heat and fry the onion gently for 10-12 mins. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and cook for 1 min. Tip in the tomatoes and sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered for 20 mins or until thickened, then stir through the mascarpone.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken and fry for 5-7 mins or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the penne following pack instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining oil. Tip the pasta into a medium sized ovenproof dish. Stir in the chicken and pour over the sauce. Top with the cheddar, mozzarella and parsley. Bake for 20 mins or until golden brown and bubbling.