Description
A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring a creamy tomato sauce with garlic, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice) to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, mixing well to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best flavor and feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy pasta, tomato garlic pasta, quick meals, vegetarian recipes