Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish made easily in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices) and sprinkle in Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding parmesan cheese on top or pairing with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, quick dinner, Italian, family meal