Description
Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta is a comforting delight that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and flavorful dish. With its velvety tomato sauce infused with garlic and basil, this pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in crushed tomatoes (with juice) and let simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- 4. Lower the heat and gradually mix in heavy cream, simmering for another 3 minutes until creamy.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper, then combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
- 6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg