Tomato & Butter Pasta
Fresh tomatoes and butter come together in this Tomato Butter Pasta to create a silky, rich, and delicate sauce that feels both comforting and a little bit luxurious.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon Westgold butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 garlic cloves finely sliced
- 3 anchovy fillets
- 10 oz pasta
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves torn
- parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil pasta: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to the boil. Follow the instructions on the back of the pasta packet for al dente pasta and drain your pasta 1 - 2 minutes before the suggested cooking time. Reserve up to ½ cup of pasta water.
- Fry garlic: In a large frypan on a medium heat, combine the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted and is foaming, add the garlic and anchovy to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring consistently to prevent the garlic from burning, or until the garlic has softened and the anchovy has broken down into the sauce.
- Cook tomatoes: Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes have broken down and created a jammy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add pasta: Turn the heat to low and add the pasta to the sauce along with a splash of pasta water. Stir through until your sauce has slightly thickened and has become silky and glossy. Turn off the heat and stir through the basil.
- Finish & serve: Sprinkle over parmesan cheese and a little extra basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Tomatoes – I love using fresh cherry tomatoes as they burst into a naturally sweet, jammy sauce. Canned tomatoes will also work well, especially when fresh aren’t in season.
- Butter – This is what makes the sauce creamy, rich, and silky. I always reach for Westgold Butter for its golden flavor.
- Anchovies – Don’t skip these (unless your vegetarian)! They melt right into the sauce, adding a gentle saltiness and depth of flavor without tasting “fishy.” Think of them as a secret seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1067IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
