Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
A deliciously easy creamy tomato basil pasta that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the canned diced tomatoes (with juice) to the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the creamy sauce. Stir in reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Stir in chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with additional basil and Parmesan when serving.