Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this easy recipe combines fresh ingredients for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add canned diced tomatoes with their juices and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until the sauce thickens.
- Fold in fresh basil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Substitute fresh basil with spinach or arugula for a different flavor. For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or shrimp. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of cream.