Quick meals
Creamy Tomato Pasta Without Cream
Warm sliced garlic gently in oil. Add tomatoes and simmer while the pasta cooks. Blend a portion of white beans with sauce to create body.
What you need
- Pasta
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- Olive oil and garlic
- White beans
Put it into practice
Reserve a mug of pasta water before draining. Toss the pasta with the sauce, adding the water a splash at a time until glossy.
The detail that makes a difference
Do not add all the water at once. The amount needed changes with the pasta shape and how much the sauce has reduced.
Make it work in your kitchen
Start with a small batch and taste as you go. Keep a note of the ingredients and proportions you prefer so you can repeat the result. For substitutions, consider texture and cooking time as well as flavor; a softer ingredient often needs less time than a firm one.
These are practical cooking guides, not laboratory-tested recipes. Cooking times vary with ingredients, equipment and portion size. Follow package instructions where applicable.