Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together the rich flavors of garlic and tangy tomatoes in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and satisfying recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or cozy nights in. The result is a delightful pasta dish that promises to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gradually add heavy cream, stirring until fully combined.
- Mix drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider incorporating cooked chicken or shrimp. Swap heavy cream for coconut cream for a vegan version; use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for flavor.