Weeknight Pasta with Tomato Butter Sauce

⏱️ 20 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Easy
casual summer entertaining
Weeknight Pasta with Tomato Butter Sauce
Nutrition per Serving
320
Calories
10g
Protein
50g
Carbs
8g
Fat

Simple, yet special pasta recipe with a tomato butter sauce. Hello weeknight dinner!

📝 Ingredients

  • 2 (12-ounce) packages mixed color small tomatoes
  • 4 (2 tablespoons) Land O Lakes® Butter Balls
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
  • 8 ounces uncooked dried gemelli pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Place tomatoes into dry 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, shaking pan occasionally, 8-9 minutes or until tomatoes have browned in spots and are beginning to wrinkle and burst.
  2. 2Reduce heat to medium-low. Add Butter Balls and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
  3. 3Using potato masher, break tomatoes apart. Add salt and vinegar. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta to pan; stir to coat.
  4. 4Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil. Serve immediately.

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