Description
Savor the rich flavors of Delightful Creamy Tomato Pasta, a comforting dish that marries creamy texture with vibrant tomato goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this quick and delicious pasta recipe is bound to become a family favorite. With its easy preparation, you’ll have a delightful meal ready in no time, impressing everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). If using canned tomatoes, simmer until heated through.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and mix well. Allow it to simmer gently for approximately 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine Pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet along with reserved pasta water as needed. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Finish with Basil and Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg