Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a rich, silky, comfort‑food dish with bold garlic and tomato flavor, finished with cream and freshly grated Parmesan—perfect for a quick indulgent meal in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Pasta (fettuccine, penne or spaghetti) – about 12 oz for 4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14‑16 oz) crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons tomato paste (for richness)
- ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream or half‑and‑half
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil or butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about a minute; then add the crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let it simmer for 8‑10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in the heavy cream (or half‑and‑half) and cook for another 2‑3 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Finish by stirring in the grated Parmesan until melted, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Cholesterol: undefined
