Description
Whip up a delicious and creamy tomato garlic pasta in minutes. This recipe is simple, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta (8 ounces)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Canned crushed tomatoes (1 (28 ounce) can)
- Heavy cream (1/2 cup)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, plus more for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
- Drain pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your preference.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can use any type of pasta you like.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute with milk or a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg