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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A delicious and easy one-pan pasta dish that combines creamy tomato sauce with garlic for a comforting meal in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce Base
  • 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
  • 1 cup heavy cream Alternatives for a vegan version include coconut cream.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Feel free to substitute with cheddar or mozzarella.
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
Making the Sauce
  1. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add diced tomatoes with juices to the skillet; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; let it bubble gently for 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Drain pasta, reserving some cooking water. Combine pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water if needed for consistency.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days. For freezing, keep the sauce and pasta separate to maintain texture.