Creamy Tomato Pasta Recipe
This creamy tomato pasta recipe is a quick and easy dish made with a silky tomato sauce that is sure to impress. The combination of tomato, cream, and garlic creates a rich and flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta. Topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and sauté garlic for about a minute.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and Italian seasoning. Cook until smooth and thickened for about 5 minutes.
- Season and Serve: Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar if needed. Serve over cooked pasta, topped with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- I don’t recommend substituting the cream with lower-fat alternatives as it may curdle due to the acid in the tomatoes.
- This recipe can also be found in the Salt & Lavender: Everyday Essentials hardcover cookbook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 447 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 654mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
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