Authentic Italian Pasta (Best Recipe) NO HEAVY CREAM
Authentic Italian Pasta (Best Recipe) NO HEAVY CREAM
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta, any type, cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Using the back of a spoon or a potato masher, gently smash the cherry tomatoes in the pan to release their juices and create a rustic sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Pour in the reserved pasta water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir well to combine the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Add the cooked, drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to toss and stir the pasta for 1-2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and emulsify with the pasta water to create a creamy, silky sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more pasta water.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this quick, comforting, and authentic Italian pasta dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Authentic Italian Pasta (Best Recipe) NO HEAVY CREAM
- 1 pound pasta, any type, cooked al dente
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Using the back of a spoon or a potato masher, gently smash the cherry tomatoes in the pan to release their juices and create a rustic sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Pour in the reserved pasta water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir well to combine the flavors.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Add the cooked, drained pasta to the skillet with the tomato mixture. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to toss and stir the pasta for 1-2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and emulsify with the pasta water to create a creamy, silky sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more pasta water.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve immediately and enjoy this quick, comforting, and authentic Italian pasta dish.
⏱️ 1 min