Yarin Shachagi

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Hi! I’m Yarin, a home baker and cook.

My culinary journey began as a teenager, inspired by my mom, an incredible cook. She taught me the basics, and from there, I put my own spin on things. My style is mostly Mediterranean-inspired, but I love experimenting with different flavors and cuisines.

In recent years, videography has become a big part of my life, so I decided to combine my love for cooking with my passion for creating content. I'm excited to share my journey of making delicious food with you!

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This pasta is my go-to for a dinner that feels fancy while still being fairly easy to make. I like to add fresh herbs and a bit of basil oil to enhance the flavors. The Mozzarella pearls also lend a nice creaminess to the rich cherry tomato sauce.

Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon of salt and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Add the cherry tomatoes and toss well.

Pour in the white wine, add salt, black pepper and chili flakes, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Remove the skins from the cherry tomatoes (Optional), then stir in the tomato paste.

Pour in the heavy cream and add 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan, stir in the fresh basil and oregano, mix well and reduce the heat.

Add the half-cooked pasta to the skillet, along with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Add about 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir everything together. Continue stirring until the pasta is fully cooked and the sauce is thick and creamy (add more pasta water gradually if needed to adjust the sauce consistency).

Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley, Mozzarella pearls, additional chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and serve warm.

grated Parmesan cheese (reserve some for serving)

chili flakes (reduce if preferred less spicy)

fresh parsley, chopped (or substitute chives)

Yarin Shachagi

Cherry Tomato & Basil Pasta

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