Creamy pasta with stracciatella and tomato: a main course ready in 10 minutes

Name: Creamy pasta with stracciatella and tomato: a main course ready in 10 minutes
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 7 oz pasta (we use mezze maniche); ½ cup stracciatella; 1 cup tomato passata; 4 fresh basil leaves; 1 garlic clove; Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste; Salt, to taste; Olive oil, to taste

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Main Dish

Very Easy

13 min

This pasta with stracciatella is a simple, irresistible main course that brings together the flavor of tomato sauce, the aroma of fresh basil, and the softness of fresh stracciatella. It’s a quick recipe, ready in just over 10 minutes, and perfect for anyone who wants to serve a tasty dish without sacrificing simplicity. The contrast between the hot tomato pasta and the delicate stracciatella creates an enveloping creaminess that makes every forkful especially satisfying. For an even more indulgent result, after adding the stracciatella, you can mix the pasta right in the serving dish: the cheese will melt slightly, creating an irresistibly velvety sauce. Perfect for a quick lunch or an informal dinner, this stracciatella recipe brings together fresh, aromatic flavors in a balance that evokes summer and Italian cooking. It’s easy to make, yet delivers all the pleasure of a wonderful, creamy first course.

Ingredients

7 oz pasta (we use mezze maniche)
½ cup stracciatella
1 cup tomato passata
4 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove
Grated Parmigiano Reggiano, to taste
Salt, to taste
Olive oil, to taste

Materials

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Pot
Spoon

Preparation

Preparation1 min

Cook time12 min

Brown a clove of garlic in extra virgin olive oil, then add tomato sauce and stir.
Add fresh basil, cover and cook the sauce over a gentle heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted water for the time indicated on the package.
Remove the garlic, drain the pasta al dente directly into the tomato sauce and mix well.
Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and stir until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
Divide the pasta among the plates and add the fresh stracciatella.
Top with fresh basil and serve immediately.

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FAQ ❓

How can you make pasta with stracciatella even creamier?

For an even creamier texture, add the stracciatella just before serving and gently mix the pasta right in the serving dish. The heat from the sauce and pasta will melt the cheese slightly, creating a velvety cream that coats every bite.

What pasta shape should you use for pasta with stracciatella and tomato?

We used mezze maniche for this recipe; they’re perfect for holding the tomato sauce and creamy stracciatella. Alternatively, you can use rigatoni, paccheri, tortiglioni, penne rigate, or fusilli—all shapes that hold the sauce well.

Can you make the tomato sauce ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the tomato sauce a few hours ahead or even the day before. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat it before tossing it with the pasta.

What ingredients can you add for a more flavorful variation?

To customize the recipe, you can add Taggiasca olives, capers, or a few anchovies melted into the sauce. These ingredients pair perfectly with the sweetness of the tomato and the delicate flavor of the stracciatella.

How should you store leftover pasta with stracciatella?

The dressed pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for one day. To preserve the flavor and texture as well as possible, store the stracciatella separately and add it only when serving the reheated pasta.

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Attributes

Keep refrigerated

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Daniele Mainieri

Every day, I dive into the world of food and wine with curiosity, always looking for new flavours, recipes and inspiring discoveries to share. From traditional family dishes to the latest food trends, including pairings that make all the difference. I’ve been working in food & wine communication for over 10 years and I’m currently the Editorial Manager for the Italian edition of Petitchef.

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