Description
A comforting creamy tomato garlic pasta dish that features a rich, velvety sauce enveloping tender strands of pasta.
Ingredients
- Pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- Olive Oil
- Garlic (Minced)
- Canned Tomatoes (Diced)
- Heavy Cream or Cream Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese (Grated)
- Basil (Fresh or Dried)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook your pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Aim for al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Infuse the garlic: In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Simmer the tomatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes, letting them simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Creamy transformation: Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream or cream cheese until fully combined. Simmer gently for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add your cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss gently to ensure every strand is coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the recipe with vegetable alternatives or add proteins like chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg