Description
A comforting and creamy tomato garlic pasta dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook your pasta by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, adding in your pasta, and cooking according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Create the creamy sauce by pouring in the heavy cream and stirring until well combined.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan, stirring continuously until it melts into the sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, coating every noodle well and seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Plate the creamy pasta and serve with additional Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add spinach, proteins, or spice to customize this pasta dish to your liking. Serve with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Pasta, Tomato Garlic Pasta, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Pasta, Easy Dinner