Description
This creamy tomato basil pasta is a delicious and easy meal that combines fresh ingredients for a tasty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juices) and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta, basil, and Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine until heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg