Description
This Christmas Pasta recipe is a festive and flavorful dish that is perfect for holiday gatherings. A creamy tomato sauce with a hint of spice coats al dente pasta, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. Garnished with Parmesan and fresh basil, this dish is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces spaghetti or fettuccine
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion. Add peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, cream, spices, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Stir in Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil before serving.
Notes
- You can add cooked Italian sausage or chicken for extra protein.
- For a vegetarian version, keep it as is or add sautéed mushrooms.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your desired level of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
