Description
A quick and easy creamy tomato garlic pasta that brings comfort food to the table without fuss, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes with juices and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a twist, add red pepper flakes for heat or switch up the protein with cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
- 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: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, tomato pasta, garlic pasta, quick dinner, comfort food