Blushing Angel Hair Pasta

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · Original recipe

🧾 Ingredients

Produce

• 4 large garlic cloves, grated
• 1 pint #cherry-tomatoes, halved

Dairy

• 1 cup #heavy-cream
• ½ cup finely grated #pecorino

Pantry & Dry Goods

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ⅓ cup tomato paste
• 10 ounces #angel-hair-pasta

🔪 Instructions

1. In a large skillet, warm olive oil and garlic over medium heat. Add a pinch of salt and 2 tablespoons of water. Simmer until the water cooks out and the garlic becomes tender, about 2 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato paste with 2 more tablespoons of water and cook for 1 minute to “fry” the paste.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, 1–2 minutes. Add heavy cream and season with salt to taste. Keep warm.
4. In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 3–4 minutes. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
5. Add hot pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Let rest for 2 minutes.
6. Stir in grated pecorino and add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately.

🍽️ Nutrition

Per serving: 660 calories, 37 g fat, 18 g protein, 64 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 18 g saturated fat, 84 mg cholesterol, 631 mg sodium