Creamy Tomato Pasta
Creamy tomato pasta is a simple and delicious recipe, fragrant with fresh basil and lemon zest!
Creamy tomato pasta is a perfect example of how simplicity can become sophisticated: the subtle balance between the warmth of the tomato, the fragrance of basil, and the acidity of the lemon creates a flavor that blends with the pasta like a hug. There's no cream, but the creaminess comes from the combination of cherry tomatoes and smoked tomato peels, which provide a richness of flavor without being heavy. It's a recipe that respects the ingredients, enhances them, and adapts to any table with the same naturalness as a good wine.
Instructions
- 1
To prepare the creamy tomato pasta, first bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. In the meantime, prepare the sauce: halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the green onion.
- 2
Add the green onion to a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil and sauté gently for about ten minutes. When it has softened, grate the lemon zest and add the cherry tomatoes.
- 3
Season with salt and add a ladle of the pasta cooking water. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the basil leaves.
- 4
Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend with an immersion blender to create a smooth sauce. If desired, you can pass the sauce through a sieve for an even smoother and more velvety texture.
- 5
Pour the sauce back into the skillet, then season with a pinch of smoked tomato peel and more grated lemon zest. Turn the heat to low and let it reduce slightly.
- 6
At this point, the pasta will be cooked, so drain it directly into the skillet with the sauce and gently mix. Finally, add a few more basil leaves.
- 7
Off the heat, stir in a drizzle of olive oil and a small piece of butter and mix everything well, adding a little pasta cooking water if needed. Serve your creamy tomato pasta garnished with more basil to taste!
Ago's Notes
- Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the canned tomatoes.
Enjoy, fellow cook - this creamy tomato pasta is a dance of flavors that celebrates the balance between freshness and richness, where each bite tells the story of carefully selected ingredients and a respectful cooking method.
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