Amazing Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Recipe
Amazing Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is the perfect dish for a comforting meal any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Once the sauce is heated through, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 17 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, Comfort Food, Pasta Recipe