Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp EV Olive oil; 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced); 2 pieces shallots (finely chopped); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved); 1.5 cups heavy cream; 1 splash pasta water; 1 cup Grated Parmesan; 1 handful fresh basil (big); 0 to taste chili flakes (optional); 0 to taste Salt; 0 to taste pepper; 10 oz pasta (of choice)

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: Grated Parmesan (usually made with animal rennet) → try vegan parmesan-style cheese (or nutritional yeast)
Not vegetarian: Grated Parmesan (usually made with animal rennet) → try vegetarian hard cheese (Italian-style, made without animal rennet)
Not gluten-free: pasta water → try gluten-free pasta
Not dairy-free: heavy cream → try oat cream
Not low-FODMAP: pasta water → try gluten-free pasta
Not low-histamine: tomato paste → try roasted red pepper purée
Not kidney-friendly: tomato paste → try roasted red pepper purée

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

↳ Imported from Instagram

About this recipe

A silky pasta dish where cherry tomatoes are cooked down with shallots and garlic, then enriched with double cream and Parmesan, creating a luscious coating perfect for midweek dinners.

Prep

15m

Cook

30m

Serves

Rating

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Total time · 45m

Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

1 tbsp EV Olive oil
3 cloves garlic cloves — minced
2 pieces shallots — finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes — halved
1.5 cups heavy cream
1 splash pasta water
1 cup Grated Parmesan
1 handful fresh basil — big
chili flakes — optional
Salt
pepper
10 oz pasta — of choice

Instructions

Step by step

1
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve a splash of pasta water, then drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté shallots until soft and slightly golden. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
3
Stir in tomato paste and cook for . Add cherry tomatoes and let them cook down until softened and juicy.
4
Add heavy cream, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until creamy and slightly thickened.
5
Stir in Parmesan until melted, then add pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss until the sauce is silky and coats the pasta.
6
Finish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Per serving

serves 3

Calories

833kcal

Protein

35.8g

Carbs

95.5g

Fat

36.8g

Fibre

4.5g

Sugar

Sodium

730mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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