Description
A deliciously creamy tomato garlic pasta that’s easy to make.
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
- 0 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and release their juices.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately with optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg