Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a rich and comforting dish that brings the warmth of home to your table. Bursting with flavors from fresh tomatoes and aromatic garlic, this creamy pasta is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or a gathering with friends. With its vibrant color and mouthwatering taste, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine, and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and tomatoes: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes; cook until soft.
- Create the cream sauce: Pour in heavy cream, stir well, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cheese and seasonings: Mix in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until melted into the sauce.
- Toss everything together: Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water if needed for desired consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg