Sun-dried Tomato, Basil and Mascarpone Pappardelle

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 5 Basil, leaves
  • 2 Garlic cloves

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lbs Pappardelle or linguine
  • 1 cup Water reserved from cooking pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 3 tbsp Sundried tomato paste in oil

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Mascarpone
  • 1 Parmesan to serve

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 lbs pappardelle or linguine
• 3-4 tbsp sundried tomato paste in oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 5 basil leaves, torn or ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ cup/ 125 ml mascarpone
• 1 cup of water reserved from cooking pasta
• salt
• pepper
• parmesan to serve

Directions

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking add sundried tomato paste and minced garlic to a large pan and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add basil, mascarpone and 1 cup of water taken from the pot with cooking pasta, allow for the mascarpone to melt and let it simmering for 3 more minutes. Taste and add salt if necessary.
• Drain pasta and toss it with the sauce.
• Serve immediate with some parmesan cheese and pepper to taste.