Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, a perfect combination of ripe tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, and fresh basil tossed with spaghetti or fettuccine. This dish is a creamy and comforting pasta recipe that will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta al dente, and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil, sauté minced garlic until golden.
- Add Tomatoes: Simmer diced tomatoes with salt and pepper for 5 minutes.
- Mix Cream: Lower heat, stir in heavy cream until blended.
- Toss Pasta: Coat cooked pasta in the sauce.
- Serve: Top with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You can add cooked chicken or shrimp for protein.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg