Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a luscious cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine Choose your favorite pasta.
Sauce
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced Use fresh, juicy tomatoes for best flavor.
- 1 cup heavy cream Alternatively, swap with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced Cook until fragrant and golden to avoid bitterness.
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Finish off heat to preserve flavor.
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Dice your tomatoes and finely mince the garlic.
- Measure out the cream and chop the basil. Grate Parmesan if using.
Cooking the Pasta
- Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine according to package directions until al dente, usually 8–11 minutes.
- Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- Drain the pasta and set aside without rinsing.
Making the Sauce
- In a wide skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant and just golden.
- Add diced tomatoes and sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine, letting it simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in half of the chopped basil.
Bringing it Together
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
- Cook together for 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Remove from heat and fold in the remaining basil. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream. For freezing, prepare the tomato base without cream and add cream when reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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