Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, a delightful dish that combines al dente pasta with a velvety sauce made from fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and heavy cream. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess, making it an ideal comfort meal for any occasion. Quick to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this pasta dish will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for five minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for another five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce along with grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Serve garnished with extra Parmesan and cracked pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg