Description
This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick and delicious weeknight meal. Rich tomato sauce with roasted garlic and a creamy finish comes together in just 20 minutes for a comforting dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Cook 1–2 minutes until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
You can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sautéed vegetables to make this a complete meal. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, quick pasta dinner, weeknight pasta
