Description
Indulge in a creamy, flavorful delight with this Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta recipe. A perfect blend of tangy tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and velvety cream tossed with pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, add crushed tomatoes, seasonings, and simmer. Stir in cream and Parmesan until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water for desired consistency.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan and herbs before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or white beans.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for a smoky flavor.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
