Description
A comforting and indulgent pasta dish featuring ripe tomatoes, garlic, and creamy sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine, penne, or spaghetti)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. 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 the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook until they soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a touch of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, tomato, garlic, Italian recipe, vegetarian pasta