Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting dish that’s quick, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights. A simple meal that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until golden brown.
- Toss in the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream until blended.
- Add the cooked pasta into the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer. Can use canned diced tomatoes if fresh aren’t available. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, garlic, quick meal, family-friendly, Italian recipe