Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish that combines fresh ingredients for a quick, satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Long pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
- Fresh basil
- Canned whole peeled tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Garlic
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add crushed canned tomatoes and simmer to combine.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream gradually, mixing well. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Tear fresh basil leaves over the dish before serving and plate generously.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg