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Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe

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This Tomato Garlic Butter Pasta combines the rich flavors of garlic, butter, and chili flakes with juicy cherry tomatoes and savory soy and oyster sauces. This quick and easy pasta dish is finished with grated Parmesan, spring onions, and a drizzle of olive oil, creating a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any weeknight.

Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 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

To Serve

  • Finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced spring onions (scallions)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: Heat a large deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, butter, garlic, and chilli flakes and cook, stirring, for about one minute until fragrant. Add the quartered cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring, until the butter has just melted and the tomatoes have softened slightly. Be careful to soften the garlic without browning it. Next, stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Simmer for a minute to allow the flavors to infuse, then remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  2. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until al dente—about 8-10 minutes for dried pasta or 2-3 minutes for fresh pasta, following package instructions if available.
  3. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Once the pasta is al dente, reserve one cup of the pasta cooking liquid. Return the butter and tomato sauce to the heat and add the drained pasta directly into the pan. Pour in a couple of tablespoons of the reserved pasta water and cook, stirring continuously, for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and coated the pasta with a glossy finish.
  4. Serve: Divide the pasta among plates. Top generously with grated Parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkling of sliced spring onions and additional chilli flakes to taste. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute the soy and oyster sauces with tamari and mushroom sauce for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust the chilli flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • Using fresh pasta will reduce cooking time but dried pasta works perfectly for this recipe.
  • Reserving pasta water is essential for helping the sauce cling to the pasta and achieve the right consistency.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil.

Keywords: tomato garlic butter pasta, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, fettuccine, linguine, spaghetti, cherry tomato pasta, garlic pasta sauce

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