Description
A rich and comforting Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta made in just 25 minutes. This quick weeknight dinner features a silky tomato cream sauce infused with garlic and tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp. Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy weeknight dinner
