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

IngredientQty.Unit
All-purpose Flour (for pasta dough)500Grams
Eggs (large, for pasta dough)5Count
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Salt (for pasta dough)1Tsp
Tomatoes (ripe, chopped)800Grams
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Onion (medium, finely chopped)1Count
Heavy Cream (whole milk based)250Milliliters
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Black Pepper (freshly ground)1Tsp
Salt (for sauce)1Tsp

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough using a pasta machine or rolling pin to desired thickness. Cut into desired pasta shape.
  4. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until tomatoes break down.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add grated parmesan and stir until melted.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Pasta MachinePlastic Wrap