Creamy Tomato Pasta

Thermomix recipe: Creamy Tomato Pasta. Ready in 30 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion (approx. 100 g), peeled and quartered
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 20 g olive oil
• 30 g tomato paste
• 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 350 g vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 250 g short pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli)
• 100 g cooking cream (single cream)
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for serving
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Add olive oil. Sauté 3 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add tomato paste. Sauté 2 min / 120°C / Speed 1. This helps to deepen the tomato flavor.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl. Mix 10 sec / Speed 3 to combine.
5. Cook the sauce for 5 min / 100°C / Speed 1. Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splattering and allow for some evaporation.
6. Add the short pasta to the mixing bowl. Cook for the time indicated on the pasta package (typically 10-12 minutes) / 100°C / Reverse / Speed 1. Ensure the pasta is submerged in the liquid.
7. Pause after half the cooking time (approx. 5-6 minutes). Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with the spatula to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. Check the liquid level and add a splash more hot water if the pasta seems too dry, then continue cooking.
8. Once the pasta is cooked al dente, add cooking cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1-2 to combine and thicken slightly.
9. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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