Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish infused with the rich flavor of roasted garlic and fresh tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Optional: grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prep your pasta by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil and cooking according to package directions until al dente.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden.
- Add the diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened.
- Incorporate the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, tossing gently to combine.
- Finish with fresh basil and stir before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with grated Parmesan.
Notes
Can be served with garlic bread or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, garlic, comfort food, Italian, vegetarian
Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/creamy-tomato-garlic-pasta/