Browned Butter Tomato Pasta
A go to recipe for my family. Simple and yet the browned butter elevates it to a whole new level.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tabelspoons butter
- 1/2 white onion, minced
- 2 cups roasted tomatoes can also use canned tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 pound penne pasta
- Fresh basil and parmesan for topping
Instructions
- SKIP if you are using canned tomatoes. First you roast the tomatoes. Slice your tomatoes and put them cut side down on a baking sheet or casserole dish. Make sure the rack is in the middle of the oven and then broil on high until the tops blacken and bubble. Then remove from the oven, pinch the skins off and blend.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions
- Brown the butter by heating the butter over low to medium heat until the butter starts to turn golden brown and smells sweet. Next add your onions and garlic powder and cook the onions in the butter until translucent. Add the tomatoes to the onions and keep warm while your pasta cooks.
- Drain the pasta, toss with tomato sauce, and garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- IN A HURRY? When I need a fast dinner, I just use canned tomato sauce and throw this together in 20 minutes.
Notes
If you haven't cooked with brown butter, this is your invite to start. Browned butter is sweet and carmelly (is that a word). It makes everything better.
This is another recipe that uses roasted tomatoes (see yesterday's post for more examples). This recipe can be used with just a can of tomato sauce, but freshly roasted are extra yummy if you have time and extra tomatoes to use. Serve with a salad, zucchini, or green beans.
This is another recipe that uses roasted tomatoes (see yesterday's post for more examples). This recipe can be used with just a can of tomato sauce, but freshly roasted are extra yummy if you have time and extra tomatoes to use. Serve with a salad, zucchini, or green beans.