Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a delightful dish that combines al dente pasta with a rich and velvety tomato basil sauce. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special dinner gatherings, offering comfort and flavor in every bite. With vibrant colors and aromatic ingredients, this recipe will impress your guests while being simple enough to whip up after a long day. Indulge in a bowl of this creamy goodness and experience the warmth of home-cooked bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add penne and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes, crushing them slightly with a spoon.
- Pour in heavy cream; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat; stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet; toss until coated in sauce.
- Plate hot pasta, topping with extra Parmesan and basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg