Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting Italian dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and luscious cream. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. With its vibrant presentation and delightful flavors, this creamy pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1⅓ cups)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg