Handmade pasta with tomato cream sauce
Prepare handmade pasta and a tomato cream sauce using fresh ingredients and whole milk cream for a rich, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| All-purpose Flour (for pasta dough) | 500 | Grams |
| Eggs (large, for pasta dough) | 5 | Count |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Salt (for pasta dough) | 1 | Tsp |
| Tomatoes (ripe, chopped) | 800 | Grams |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Onion (medium, finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (for sauce) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs and olive oil. Mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough using a pasta machine or rolling pin to desired thickness. Cut into desired pasta shape.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add grated parmesan and stir until melted.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Pasta MachinePlastic Wrap
