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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That Warms Your Soul

This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a warm embrace on a busy evening, blending creamy goodness with robust flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite shape like spaghetti or penne.
For the Sauce
  • 28 ounces Canned Tomatoes Select whole, diced, or crushed.
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust for taste.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can replace with half-and-half or dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing garlic.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve pasta water, then drain.
  2. Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the Tomatoes: Pour in canned tomatoes with juices, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the Cream: Stir heavy cream into the tomato mixture, season with salt and pepper, and simmer.
  5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with herbs if desired, serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Feel free to customize by adding veggies. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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