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Tomato butter pasta with Parmesan in a shallow bowl

5-Ingredient Tomato Butter Pasta

A silky tomato butter pasta made with five main ingredients and a little reserved pasta water.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g pasta about 10.5 oz
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes about 400 g / 14 oz
  • 3 tablespoons butter about 42 g
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan about 45 g

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the drained pasta, remaining butter, and Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.
  5. Taste and add black pepper or a small amount of salt if needed. Serve immediately.