Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a delightful Italian dish that transforms your dining experience with its rich, velvety sauce and fresh basil aroma. This easy-to-make recipe brings together tender pasta and a luscious tomato cream sauce that perfectly coats each bite. Ideal for cozy evenings or impressing guests, this comforting meal will quickly become a favorite in your household. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering flavors, Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is sure to tickle your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese; mix until melted.
- Combine the sauce with cooked pasta, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg