Description
A comforting dish that combines the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and fragrant garlic in a silky cream sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti or fettuccine until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Lower heat, stir in heavy cream, and mix until well blended.
- Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Serve topped with freshly chopped basil and optionally, grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting tomatoes before adding to the dish. Adjust cream with a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg