Creamy Tomato Pasta
Creamy Tomato Pasta is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, velvety tomato sauce. Infused with fragrant garlic and fresh basil, every bite offers a burst of flavor that makes it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. This quick and easy recipe will have you savoring the creamy goodness in no time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add tomatoes: Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Reduce heat, gradually stir in heavy cream, and simmer until slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Combine: Add cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and basil to the skillet. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve: Dish out portions into bowls and garnish with additional basil or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 582
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 83mg