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Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

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This Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta is a luscious and flavorful dish combining the richness of butter and olive oil with the savory depth of soy and oyster sauces. Cherry tomatoes and garlic add freshness and aroma, while chili flakes provide a gentle heat, all tossed with your favorite pasta for a simple yet indulgent meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 75g (2.5 oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes, plus extra to serve
  • 200g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

Pasta

  • 200g (7 oz) dried fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti or 400g (14 oz) fresh pasta

Toppings

  • Finely grated parmesan cheese, to serve
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced spring onions (scallions), to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: Heat a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, butter, garlic, and chili flakes. Stir and cook for about a minute until fragrant, ensuring the garlic softens but does not brown. Add the quartered cherry tomatoes and continue cooking until the butter melts and tomatoes soften slightly. Then stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, simmer for one minute to infuse flavors. Remove from heat and set aside while pasta cooks.
  2. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil over high heat. Add the dried pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, or if using fresh pasta, cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but firm.
  3. Combine pasta and sauce: Once pasta is cooked, reserve one cup of the pasta cooking water. Return the butter and tomato sauce to heat, add the pasta directly into the pan, along with 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is thick, glossy, and coats the pasta evenly.
  4. Serve: Divide the pasta among serving plates. Top each serving with a generous amount of finely grated parmesan, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of sliced spring onions and extra chili flakes for added flavor and garnish.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute oyster sauce with a vegetarian alternative or mushroom sauce.
  • Use fresh pasta for a softer texture and quicker cooking time.
  • Adjust chili flakes to taste depending on your preferred heat level.
  • Reserve pasta water to help create a glossy, emulsified sauce that clings to the pasta.
  • Parmesan can be omitted or replaced with a vegan cheese substitute if desired.

Keywords: tomato garlic butter pasta, easy pasta recipe, cherry tomato pasta, garlic butter sauce, stovetop pasta, quick dinner, simple pasta dish

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