Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Indulgent Flavor for Everyone
This creamy tomato garlic pasta is the perfect dish to impress everyone at your dinner table. Rich, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to use fresh tomatoes when in season.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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