- 250 g (~ 9 oz) pasta (I used linguine)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 500 g (~ 1 lb) good quality tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried Italian mixed herbs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- Few sprigs fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
- Vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, finely grated, to serve (optional)
Boil the pasta in plenty of water until cooked al dente, then drain.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan, and add the diced tomatoes and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until they've cooked right down to create a chunky tomato sauce.
Add the mixed herbs, salt and pepper, and sugar (if using). Finally add the chopped basil and mascarpone cheese, and stir until the cheese has melted. It will create a creamy, glossy sauce.
Transfer the drained pasta to the pan with the sauce, and mix well. Serve topped with parmesan-style cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
15 Minute Tomato and Mascarpone Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 487
Calories from Fat 218
% Daily Value*
Fat 24.2g37%
Saturated Fat 11.6g58%
Cholesterol 109mg36%
Sodium 82mg3%
Potassium 571mg16%
Carbohydrates 54.9g18%
Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugar 5.8g6%
Protein 12.5g25%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.