Cherry Tomato & Basil Shellbows

Cherry Tomato & Basil Shellbows

10 mins

Directions

  1. 1.

    Mince garlic using a mortar and pestle.

  2. 2.

    Halve cherry tomatoes.

  3. 3.

    Add olive oil to a pan and sauté minced garlic until golden brown.

  4. 4.

    Add halved cherry tomatoes to the pan.

  5. 5.

    Add white wine to the pan.

  6. 6.

    Add salt and chili flakes.

  7. 7.

    Cook the tomatoes until softened and slightly broken down.

  8. 8.

    Add tomato paste to the pan and stir well.

  9. 9.

    Add heavy cream to the pan and mix.

  10. 10.

    Add grated Parmesan cheese, stir, and add fresh basil.

  11. 11.

    Cook pasta according to package directions.

  12. 12.

    Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.

  13. 13.

    Serve pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, mozzarella balls, chili flakes, and fresh parsley.

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Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.2 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 taste kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano

Equipment

knife mortar and pestle frying pan wine bottle opener grater

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