Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety flavors of this tomato butter pasta recipe. The combination of San Marzano tomatoes, butter, and Parmesan cheese creates a luscious sauce that coats every strand of pasta for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as spaghetti or rigatoni)
Tomato Butter Sauce:
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (peeled and halved)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- Chopped fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Butter Sauce: In a large saucepan, combine canned tomatoes, butter, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 30–40 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
- Combine and Serve: Toss drained pasta with tomato butter sauce, Parmesan, and pasta water. Serve hot with additional Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of heavy cream.
- The sauce pairs well with any pasta shape and works great for tomato soup or pizza bases.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
