Description
A simple and comforting creamy tomato pasta recipe perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For a richer sauce, you can add a tablespoon of butter with the cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food, vegetarian pasta