Simple Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta (Tomato Butter Pasta)
Ingredients
- 8 ozangel hair pasta
or other pasta shape
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 largebeefsteak tomato
or heirloom tomato, diced
- 2 tbspbutter
salted
- ¼ cheavy cream
- 5leaves basil
sliced chiffonade
- 1 tspdiamond crystal kosher salt
Directions
- 1
Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Add the angel hair pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain, reserve pasta water, and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, add the olive oil along with tomatoes over medium heat. Gently sauté them until they just start to soften.
- 4
Once the tomatoes are slightly cooked, add the drained cooked pasta back into the pot. Toss everything together gently to ensure the pasta is coated evenly.
- 5
To the pot, add salt, butter, and cream. Stir to combine until the butter is melted and incorporated.
- 6
Add some of your reserved pasta cooking water as needed to achieve the right thickness and consistency for your sauce. The sauce should be slightly loose.
- 7
Add half of the chopped basil into the skillet, giving everything a final toss to incorporate.
- 8
Transfer the Tomato Basil Pasta to serving plates or bowls, making sure to get plenty of the sauce and diced tomatoes in each portion. Garnish with remaining basil.
Simple Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta (Tomato Butter Pasta)
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate taste of summer, fresh and vibrant, in a dish that comes together effortlessly? This Simple Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta, also affectionately known as Tomato Butter Pasta, is your answer to delightful comfort food during the warmer months.
What makes this recipe truly shine is its elegant simplicity and reliance on peak-season ingredients. In just 20 minutes from start to finish, you transform fresh, ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a touch of cream and butter into a sauce that feels both indulgent and wonderfully light. It's an easy appetizer that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen, making it perfect for those times you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
You'll be greeted by tender angel hair pasta, enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce that bursts with the sweet, tangy essence of fresh beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes. The salted butter and heavy cream contribute a luscious mouthfeel, perfectly balanced by the sharp, herbaceous notes of freshly sliced basil chiffonade. Each forkful is a celebration of summer's bounty, offering a harmonious blend of textures and invigorating flavors. Designed as an appetizer, this recipe yields two satisfying servings, with each portion delivering 715 calories of pure culinary bliss.
For a twist, feel free to experiment with other pasta shapes like spaghetti or fettuccine if angel hair isn't your preference. While beefsteak and heirloom tomatoes are highly recommended for their robust flavor, any large, ripe, juicy tomato will make a wonderful creamy tomato basil sauce. If you're out of fresh basil, while it's truly the star, a sprinkle of fresh parsley could offer a different, yet pleasant, green note.
This vibrant pasta is the ideal appetizer for a relaxed summer evening, showcasing the finest seasonal produce. Serve it immediately to fully savor its fresh, creamy perfection.