Easy Tomato Cream Pasta

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 25 min
Ree describes this dish as an interactive pasta bowl, with a simple sauce. It’s versatile, because you can pick any protein to add to the base recipe. The protein choices include shredded chicken, shrimp or sliced sausage. Ree likes the sausage best, but all the choices are superb.
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Ingredients

Pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

12 ounces casarecce pasta

2 tablespoons salted butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small white onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

2/3 cup tomato paste

1/2 cup white wine

1 cup chicken stock

2/3 cup heavy cream

16 ounces protein, such as shredded rotisserie chicken, cooked cocktail shrimp and/or cooked sliced sausage, or 4 ounces of each

1 cup grated Parmesan

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente before draining the pasta and setting aside.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste and stir to incorporate. Let cook for 2 to 3 minutes, continuously stirring, then add the white wine to deglaze the pan. Stir to incorporate. Pour in the chicken stock and cream, then bring to a simmer. Stir, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. To serve one portion: Add the desired amount of pasta to a large bowl. Top with a ladle or two of the sauce and a portion of the desired protein. Toss until well coated. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the Parmesan and basil. Repeat to make 3 more servings.

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Maia Armstrong

Super quick and easy. Great weeknight meal.

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