# Cherry Tomato & Basil Shellbows

This pasta is my go-to for a dinner that feels fancy while still being fairly easy to make.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- mortar and pestle
- frying pan
- wine bottle opener
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYEDETGP/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c474d186-e330-4d01-998e-10f2537639d0
- Extracted: 2025-01-12

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