Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Pasta Sauce with Cream, a delectable dish that transforms simple ingredients into a comforting masterpiece. This creamy sauce boasts the natural sweetness of slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, enhanced by aromatic shallots and fresh herbs. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, serve it over your favorite pasta to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With minimal preparation and the rich, caramelized taste of roasted tomatoes, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1½ pounds cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (chopped)
- 2–3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (coarsely chopped)
- 1 pound unique-shaped pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F.
- On a baking sheet, arrange halved cherry tomatoes cut-side up. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 90 minutes until puckered and juicy.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to boil for pasta.
- In a deep sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt butter and sauté chopped shallot until softened.
- Add roasted tomatoes and their juices, thyme sprigs, and heavy cream to the pan; simmer gently.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- Drain pasta and combine with sauce, adding reserved water if needed for consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg