Description
A delightful creamy pasta dish that combines ripe tomatoes and fragrant garlic for a luxurious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions, stirring occasionally. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water just in case.
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Swirl to coat the bottom.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir frequently until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Avoid browning it.
- Add diced tomatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices. Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to bubble gently and thicken slightly.
- Create the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, ensuring every piece gets coated in that beautiful, creamy goodness. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Serve: Plate your creamy tomato garlic pasta, garnishing with fresh basil for that final touch of delightful fragrance and color.
Notes
Prepare the sauce in advance for easy serving. Use fresh tomatoes for an added flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, tomato garlic pasta, vegetarian pasta, Italian recipe, comfort food