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Jamie Oliver Tomato Mascarpone Pasta

Jamie Oliver Tomato Mascarpone Pasta
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The Jamie Oliver Tomato Mascarpone Pasta is an Italian-inspired pasta dish made by simmering tomatoes with garlic and herbs, then stirring in mascarpone cheese to create a smooth, creamy sauce.

It combines the freshness of tomato sauce with the richness of soft cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

Serves 4

  • 300 g pasta (penne or fusilli)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 400 g chopped tomatoes or passata

  • 2 tbsp tomato purée

  • 100 g mascarpone cheese

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • Handful fresh basil

  • Salt and black pepper

  • 40 g grated parmesan

Optional:

  • Pinch chilli flakes

  • Splash of pasta water

  • 1 tsp sugar (if tomatoes are acidic)

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta Correctly

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

The starch helps emulsify the sauce.

Step 2: Build the Tomato Base

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.

Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.

Add tomato purée and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavour.

Pour in chopped tomatoes and oregano.

Simmer for 10–12 minutes until slightly thickened.

If too sharp, add a small pinch of sugar.

Step 3: Add Mascarpone Carefully

Lower heat to gentle.

Stir in mascarpone gradually until fully melted and smooth.

The sauce should look creamy and slightly lighter in colour.

Avoid high heat, which can cause splitting.

Step 4: Combine with Pasta

Add drained pasta to the sauce.

Toss gently and add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.

The sauce should coat the pasta evenly without being runny.

Finish with fresh basil and parmesan.

Serve immediately.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/tomato-mascarpone-pasta/