Creamy Tomato & Mozzarella Pasta
Creamy rigatoni pasta with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella
A quick and comforting pasta dish featuring al dente rigatoni coated in a creamy tomato sauce with melted mozzarella cheese and aromatic herbs.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
olive oil
15 ml
garlic
3 clove
shallot
1 piece
tomato paste
30 ml
salt
2 g
black pepper
1 g
chili pepper
1 g
parsley
2 g
pasta cooking water
60 ml
double cream
100 ml
rigatoni pasta
200 g
mozzarella
100 g
basil
5 g
Instructions
Brown garlic and shallots
Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the garlic and shallots.
Add tomato paste and spices
Add the tomato paste and spices to the pan. Stir to combine.
Add liquids and stir
Add pasta cooking water and double cream. Stir to create a creamy sauce.
Add cooked pasta
Add the cooked rigatoni pasta to the sauce and stir to coat evenly.
Add mozzarella and finish
Add the mozzarella cheese and stir until it begins to melt and create a creamy texture.
Serve with basil
Transfer to plates and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
• Cook pasta al dente before adding to sauce
• Reserve pasta water before draining - it helps emulsify the sauce
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