Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes and Stracchino Cheese
Category: Main Course
Servings: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Gluten-Free Fusilli | 320g |
| Cherry Tomatoes (Datterini) | 300g |
| Stracchino Cheese | 230g |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Brown Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 3 tablespoons |
| Fine Salt | to taste |
| Black Pepper | to taste |
| Oregano (fresh) | to taste |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~380 kcal |
| Protein | ~12g |
| Carbohydrates | ~60g |
| Fat | ~12g |
| Fiber | ~3g |
| Sodium | ~500mg |
Instructions
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Boil the Pasta: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. This will be used to cook the gluten-free fusilli. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
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Prepare the Stracchino Sauce: While the pasta is cooking, prepare the creamy stracchino sauce. In a food processor, combine two-thirds of the stracchino cheese and half of the cherry tomatoes (washed and dried). Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and fresh oregano leaves (reserve a few for garnish). Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
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Cook the Cherry Tomatoes: In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the peeled garlic clove and let it infuse the oil for a few seconds. Once fragrant, add the remaining cherry tomatoes, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Sauté the tomatoes on high heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their juices. After this, remove the garlic clove from the pan.
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Combine Pasta and Sauce: By this time, the pasta should be cooked. Drain the fusilli, reserving a bit of the pasta water. Add the pasta directly to the pan with the sautéed tomatoes. Let it simmer on low heat for a minute, ensuring that the pasta is well-coated in the tomato sauce.
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Final Touches: Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh oregano leaves. To serve, plate the pasta and generously top each portion with the reserved stracchino cheese, allowing it to melt slightly.
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Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra fresh oregano for a fragrant finish, and enjoy this delightful, creamy pasta dish with a burst of sweet cherry tomatoes.
This recipe is a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors, making it an ideal dish for lunch or dinner. The stracchino cheese adds a rich, smooth texture to the sauce, while the cherry tomatoes provide a burst of freshness and natural sweetness. Whether you’re gluten-free or simply in the mood for something different, this dish will become a favorite on your table.
