Description
A quick and easy recipe for a rich, creamy tomato pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the drained pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Add more pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic instead of fresh.
- You can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, easy pasta, tomato cream sauce, weeknight dinner, vegetarian pasta