Cherry Tomato & Basil Shellbows

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mince 4-6 garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
  2. 2Mince 4-6 garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
  3. 3Mince 4-6 garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
  4. 4Halve 1 1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes.
  5. 5Halve 1 1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes.
  6. 6Halve 1 1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes.
  7. 7In a frying pan, saute the minced garlic in 4 tablespoons of olive oil or unsalted butter until fragrant.
  8. 8In a frying pan, saute the minced garlic in 4 tablespoons of olive oil or unsalted butter until fragrant.
  9. 9In a frying pan, saute the minced garlic in 4 tablespoons of olive oil or unsalted butter until fragrant.
  10. 10Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened.
  11. 11Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened.
  12. 12Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened.
  13. 13Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
  14. 14Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
  15. 15Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
  16. 16Season with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and kosher salt to taste.
  17. 17Season with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and kosher salt to taste.
  18. 18Season with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and kosher salt to taste.
  19. 19Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
  20. 20Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
  21. 21Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
  22. 22Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the sauce and mix well.
  23. 23Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the sauce and mix well.
  24. 24Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the sauce and mix well.
  25. 25Grate 0.75 cup of Parmesan cheese (reserve some for serving) and add it to the sauce.
  26. 26Grate 0.75 cup of Parmesan cheese (reserve some for serving) and add it to the sauce.
  27. 27Grate 0.75 cup of Parmesan cheese (reserve some for serving) and add it to the sauce.
  28. 28Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add it to the sauce.
  29. 29Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add it to the sauce.
  30. 30Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add it to the sauce.
  31. 31Add 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano if desired.
  32. 32Add 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano if desired.
  33. 33Add 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano if desired.
  34. 34Cook 0.5 pound of pasta according to package directions.
  35. 35Cook 0.5 pound of pasta according to package directions.
  36. 36Cook 0.5 pound of pasta according to package directions.
  37. 37Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water if needed.
  38. 38Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water if needed.
  39. 39Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water if needed.
  40. 40Serve the pasta on a plate. Top with mozzarella balls, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of basil oil (if available).
  41. 41Serve the pasta on a plate. Top with mozzarella balls, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of basil oil (if available).
  42. 42Serve the pasta on a plate. Top with mozzarella balls, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of basil oil (if available).

Ingredients

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

Equipment

knifemortar and pestlefrying panwine bottle openergrater