Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting weeknight dish that combines tender pasta with a rich, velvety sauce infused with roasted garlic and tangy tomatoes. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, this pasta is destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add canned tomatoes (with juices) to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until combined.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Incorporate the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg