Recommended for Beginners! Tomato Cream Pasta

Name: Recommended for Beginners! Tomato Cream Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 ml Milk; 3 tbsp Plain flour; 1 large amount Consomme soup stock; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 Bouillon cubes (optional); 1/2 Canned whole tomatoes; 1 dash Olive oil (optional); 20 grams Butter; 1 Eggplant (or other vegetables); 1 pinch Basil or parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Add the flour to a bowl.
2
Very, very gradually stir in the milk.
3
Be careful not to let it form lumps!
4
Pour it in bit by bit!
5
At the same time, start boiling the water for the pasta.
6
Add about 2 teaspoons of salt to the water.
7
Melt the butter in a frying pan on high heat.
8
Once melted, add the Step 1 mixture.
9
Stir it around and around for 2-3 minutes until it becomes the consistency shown in the photo.
10
Lower the heat to medium.
11
Flavor.
12
Add the consomme, salt, pepper, and optional bouillon, and olive oil.
13
Mix together.
14
Add the canned tomatoes.
15
There were 5 tomatoes in the can this time, so I used 3.
16
Leave the heat on medium and crush the tomatoes as you mix in.
17
Keep the heat on medium, then add the eggplant.
18
Slice the eggplant into 1/2 cm thick rounds.
19
At this point, the pasta should be done boiling.
20
If it isn't, turn off the heat from the sauce and stop cooking for a moment.
21
This is what the sauce looks like when simmering.
22
Add 1 cup of the boiled pasta water (about 150 ml).
23
Lower the heat to low, mix the pasta with the sauce, and it's done!
24
In order to give it some color, you can optionally garnish with basil or parsley.
25
Done!
26
The pasta I used had tomato kneaded in, so it's a brown color.
27
Enjoy.

370

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 ml Milk, 3 tbsp Plain flour, 1 large amount Consomme soup stock, 1 dash Salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Recommended for Beginners! Tomato Cream Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!