Creamy Fresh Tomato Garlic Pasta
A quick and comforting creamy pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (e.g., spaghetti or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Toss in the diced tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Fresh basil is essential for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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