Delightful Creamy Tomato Pasta: Your New Favorite Weeknight Comfort Dish
Indulge in the warm embrace of Delightful Creamy Tomato Pasta, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, velvety tomato sauce infused with aromatic garlic and fresh basil. The harmonious blend of creaminess and tang creates an irresistible meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can bring the taste of Italy into your home in under 30 minutes—ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet and simmer for five minutes.
- Add Cream: Lower the heat and gradually stir in heavy cream, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve topped with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 85mg