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Creamy tomato garlic pasta garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

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A quick and comforting pasta dish with a smooth creamy tomato sauce, garlic, and fresh basil.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well blended.
  5. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
  6. Serve topped with fresh basil and optional grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.

  • Author: homelytasty
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg