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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

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A quick and delicious creamy tomato garlic pasta recipe that is perfect for family dinners, featuring a luscious tomato cream sauce infused with aromatic garlic.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Pasta of your choice (e.g., penne, spaghetti, or farfalle)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Fresh garlic (4 cloves, minced)
  • Canned crushed tomatoes (1 can, 28 ounces)
  • Heavy cream (1 cup)
  • Parmesan cheese (½ cup, grated)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
  3. Add the Tomatoes: Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Incorporate the Cream: Reduce heat to low, gradually add the heavy cream while stirring.
  5. Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss gently.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Serve with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

Feel free to add seasonal vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp for variations.

Nutrition

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