Description
A comforting dish of pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy tomato garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (like fettuccine or penne)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes along with their juices and Italian seasoning. Cook for about five minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
Notes
You can prepare the sauce a day in advance. Make sure to store it in the refrigerator and reheat gently before combining with pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg