Description
A delightful dish that combines pasta with a rich creamy tomato sauce, making it a comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once it’s hot, toss in the diced onion and sauté it until it turns translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Next, add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute.
- After the garlic is fragrant, stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add in the uncooked pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- When cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor. Timing is key to perfect the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg