Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Creamy Tomato Pasta, a delicious vegetarian dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. This pasta is cooked al dente and coated in a luscious tomato cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fettuccine)
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water if needed. Cook briefly to combine flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan before serving hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with added protein or veggies for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, opt for half-and-half or a dairy-free cream alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
