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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A smooth and warm pasta dish with a silky tomato and cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 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)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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

Notes

For lighter versions, substitute heavy cream with milk or Greek yogurt. Great for meal prep; sauce holds well in the fridge.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: pasta, tomato sauce, creamy, weeknight dinner, easy recipe