Description
A delicious and easy creamy tomato garlic pasta that comes together quickly, offering big flavor with minimal effort.
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
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes until tomatoes soften.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well blended. Warm through, avoiding boiling.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water if the sauce needs to loosen up.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Ensure to salt the pasta water for best flavor. Watch garlic closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pasta Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, garlic, quick meal, vegetarian