Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta recipe. A rich and flavorful tomato cream sauce coats al dente pasta, creating a dish that is both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer, then stir in cream, Parmesan, and butter until creamy.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce, adding reserved water as needed. Finish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Works well with penne, rigatoni, or spaghetti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
