Creamy Tomato Pasta
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy tomato pasta, a dish that brings comfort and joy to any table. This velvety sauce, clinging to perfectly cooked spaghetti, combines sun-kissed tomatoes with aromatic herbs for a truly satisfying experience. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper; simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some starchy water) and toss it into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg