Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, a delicious Italian-inspired dish perfect for a cozy night in. This creamy pasta features a luscious tomato and garlic sauce tossed with your favorite pasta and finished with Parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil and red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or your choice)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, toss to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and red pepper flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- You can use fresh tomatoes instead of canned crushed tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
