Creamy Tomato Pasta
Creamy tomato pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. This rich, velvety pasta is enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce infused with garlic and fresh basil, making it a crowd-pleaser for dinner parties or cozy family meals. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this creamy delight will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 1 can (28 oz) high-quality whole tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente in salted boiling water; reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Mix in torn basil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg