Cherry Tomato & Basil Shellbows

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Mince 4-6 garlic cloves using a mortar and pestle.
  2. 2Halve 1 1/2 cups of cherry tomatoes.
  3. 3In a frying pan, saute the minced garlic in 4 tablespoons of olive oil or unsalted butter until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened.
  5. 5Pour in 1/4 cup of white wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced.
  6. 6Season with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and kosher salt to taste.
  7. 7Stir in 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.
  8. 8Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the sauce and mix well.
  9. 9Grate 0.75 cup of Parmesan cheese (reserve some for serving) and add it to the sauce.
  10. 10Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh basil and add it to the sauce.
  11. 11Add 1 teaspoon of fresh oregano if desired.
  12. 12Cook 0.5 pound of pasta according to package directions.
  13. 13Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water if needed.
  14. 14Serve 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
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 10 mozzarella balls

Equipment

knifemortar and pestlefrying panwine bottle openergrater