Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a delightful dish that combines sweetness of tomatoes with richness of cream, ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces pasta gluten-free option available

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral oil
3-4 cloves fresh garlic minced
14 ounces crushed tomatoes or whole tomatoes crushed at home
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning fresh herbs can be used
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For Serving

1/2 cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast for a vegan option
1/4 cup fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

large pot
large skillet
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
colander

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer on low for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Serve garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This creamy tomato garlic pasta is a versatile dish that can be customized with proteins or vegetables as desired.

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