Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish that combines fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and richness from heavy cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water with a pinch of salt. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in diced tomatoes with their juices and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Slowly add heavy cream and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy sauce until evenly coated.
- Plate hot and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk. You can also boost nutrition by adding vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy tomato, garlic, quick meal, comfort food