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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A quick, one-pan creamy pasta dish with a rich tomato and garlic sauce that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
Sauce
  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well blended.
Combining and Serving
  1. Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Serve topped with fresh basil and optional grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a lighter version, try half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Add a pinch of chili flakes for a slight kick. This pasta can last in the fridge for 3–4 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 2 months.