Description
This One Pan Creamy Tomato Pasta is a quick and comforting dish that combines simple ingredients to create a creamy sauce perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Pasta (like penne)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- Heavy cream or cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Basil (fresh or dried)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper.
- Add the pasta and enough water to cover it.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream (or cream cheese) and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Make sure to stir the pasta occasionally while it cooks to prevent it from sticking. For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg