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single serve tomato pasta garnished with parmesan and basil
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Single Serve Tomato Pasta

Just you tonight? Cozy up with this fresh, satisfying plate of tomato pasta.
Course Main Course, pasta
Keyword 20-minute pasta recipe, creamy golden tomato pasta, dinner for one, dinner ideas, easy dinner recipes, easy pasta recipe, fresh tomato recipe, quick dinner recipe, single serve, single serve pasta recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 person

Ingredients

  • 2 roma tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ lb pasta
  • ¼- ½ cup pasta water
  • Salt & pepper
  • Garnish: grated parmesan, fresh basil

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving a bit of the pasta water before draining.
  • In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the butter with the olive oil. Once melted, add the minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Let it cook down for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When the sauce has cooked down, you can leave it chunky and rustic, or blend/strain it for a smoother texture—totally up to you.
  • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce along with a splash of pasta water and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Stir until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the pasta.
  • Plate it up and top with grated parmesan and fresh basil.