Description
A rich and comforting pasta dish coated in a silky tomato cream sauce, finished with parmesan and fresh basil for a balanced, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams dry pasta
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, stir well, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and slowly add the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta into the sauce and toss well to coat evenly.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting and flavor.
- Simmer the sauce gently to enhance depth of flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, tomato cream sauce pasta, easy pasta recipe, comfort food pasta