Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful tomato garlic pasta recipe that combines the richness of heavy cream with the freshness of ripe tomatoes and aromatic garlic, all tossed with al dente spaghetti or fettuccine.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic until golden.
- Simmer Tomatoes: Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Toss pasta in the creamy sauce, top with basil and Parmesan.
Notes
- Use freshly minced garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg