Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining luscious cream, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil for a dish that warms your soul. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of flavors that will please both kids and adults alike. With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, this pasta dish is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups canned whole tomatoes (high-quality)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the basil and mince the garlic.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juice, crush gently, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Lower heat to add heavy cream, salt, and pepper; cook until heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Combine drained pasta with sauce and fresh basil, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg