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Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

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Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta is a luscious, flavorful dish combining the richness of butter and garlic with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and a touch of heat from chilli flakes. Enhanced with savory soy and oyster sauces, this pasta delivers a glossy, thick sauce that coats each strand perfectly. Topped with parmesan, spring onions, and a drizzle of olive oil, it’s an effortless yet indulgent meal ideal for weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 75g (2.5 oz) unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes, plus extra to serve
  • 200g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce

Pasta

  • 200g (7 oz) dried fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti or 400g (14 oz) fresh pasta

Toppings

  • Finely grated parmesan cheese, to serve
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced spring onions (scallions), to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, butter, finely chopped garlic, and chilli flakes, stirring continuously for about a minute until fragrant. Then add the quartered cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is just melted and the tomatoes have softened slightly. Be careful not to brown the garlic to keep it from becoming bitter. Next, stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and let it simmer for one minute to meld the flavors. Remove the pan from heat and set aside until the pasta is ready.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a vigorous boil over high heat. Add your chosen pasta—if using dried, follow the package instructions for timing to achieve al dente; if fresh, cook for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Once the pasta is al dente, reserve one cup of the pasta cooking water before draining any excess. Return the butter and tomato sauce pan to the heat, then immediately add the cooked pasta along with a couple tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the pasta to absorb the sauce and the liquid to thicken, resulting in a glossy, well-coated dish.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Divide the pasta among serving plates. Generously top with finely grated parmesan cheese, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil over each portion, and sprinkle the sliced spring onions and additional chilli flakes to taste. Serve immediately while warm and luscious.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use unsalted butter to control the salt levels in the dish.
  • If you want a vegetarian option, replace oyster sauce with mushroom stir-fry sauce or omit it entirely.
  • Adjust chilli flakes to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
  • Reserve pasta water carefully; it contains starch that helps the sauce cling to the pasta.
  • This recipe works beautifully with any long pasta varieties like linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti.

Keywords: Tomato garlic butter pasta, easy pasta recipe, cherry tomato pasta, garlic butter sauce, quick dinner pasta

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