Ingredients

  • 1 box (16 Oz. Box) Farfalle Pasta
  • 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Whole Italian Tomatoes
  • 1 whole Onion, Minced
  • 1 clove Garlic, Crushed
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil, Roughly Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 ounces, weight Mascarpone Cheese
  • Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)

Method

  • Into a large saute pan, add your oil and butter and heat over medium heat.
  • Add your onions, garlic, tomatoes and basil.
  • Stir together and season with salt.
  • Reduce to LOW and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • WHILE sauce is cooking, place a large pot of water on to boil.
  • Season water generously with salt.
  • When water is boiling, add your pasta and cook until al dente.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and then drain pasta and set aside briefly.
  • When sauce has finished cooking, transfer it into your food processor, food mill, blender, or use your immersion blender (whatever you have available) and pulse until it has a smooth and silky consistency.
  • Return to the pan and mix in the mascarpone.
  • Check for seasoning and salt if necessary.
  • Once blended completely, add the pasta into the sauce and toss well.
  • Add the reserved cooking liquid if sauce is too thick.
  • Garnish with additional basil if desired and Parmigiano Reggiano!