Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this delectable Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta. This easy-to-make dish features a luscious tomato cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Finish the Sauce: Reduce heat, add cream, Parmesan, and butter. Stir until creamy. Toss in cooked pasta. Adjust consistency with pasta water.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken, sautéed shrimp, or spinach to enhance the dish.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half, or opt for plant-based cream for a vegan twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
