Description
Creamy Tomato Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the sweet tang of tomatoes with rich, velvety cream. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe can be made in under 30 minutes, making it a go-to favorite for any occasion. With aromatic garlic and fresh basil, every bite offers an explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add canned tomatoes with their juices to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss with the sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg