Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta combines al dente spaghetti with a luscious sauce made from ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and velvety heavy cream, finished with fresh basil. This easy 4‑serving dinner delivers restaurant‑style richness in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight meals, family gatherings, or cozy date nights. Capture the bright colors and creamy texture on Pinterest for a crowd‑pleasing, comforting Italian‑inspired dish that looks as good as it tastes. Share it with friends
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti or fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3‑4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, seasoning with salt.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Reserve a cup of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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