Tom's Recipes

Illustration of fusilli in tomato sauce with cucumber sticks and peas on a small plate

Fusilli with Tomatoes, Cream, Butter and Cheddar

Name: Fusilli with Tomatoes, Cream, Butter and Cheddar
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 40g fusilli; 3 tbsp tinned chopped tomatoes; 5g unsalted butter; 1 tbsp double cream; 15g mature cheddar, grated

Soft fusilli in a creamy tomato sauce with melted cheddar, one of Ted's favourites.

Makes: 1 serving
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Method

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1
Cook the fusilli for longer than the packet says, so it is soft, then drain.
- 40g fusilli
2
Warm the tomatoes and butter in a small pan over a low heat for , stirring now and then.
- 3 tbsp chopped tomatoes
- 5g unsalted butter
3
Stir in the cream, then the fusilli and cheddar, and heat until the cheese melts.
- 1 tbsp double cream
- 15g mature cheddar
Let it cool before serving.

Making Ahead

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Reheat it until piping hot with a splash of milk, then let it cool before serving.

In the meal plans for the week of 5 October and the week of 12 October and the week of 19 October and the week of 26 October.

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