Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
A comforting creamy pasta dish with fresh basil and rich tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add canned diced tomatoes (with juices) to the skillet and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Make the sauce creamy by lowering the heat and stirring in heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in the cooked pasta, tossing to coat in the creamy tomato sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in chopped basil, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use fresh basil for the best flavor. Adjust the creaminess by substituting with half-and-half if desired.
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