Description
A simple yet delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta that brings warmth and comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta and cook until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Toss in cooked pasta until well coated, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or plant-based cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, garlic, easy recipe, vegetarian