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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Your Cozy Weeknight Comfort Dish

This Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a quick, comforting dish that combines the richness of cream with the freshness of tomatoes and garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Spaghetti or Fettuccine) Choose your favorite shape
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Ripe Tomatoes Fresh or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter option, Greek yogurt can be used
  • 4-6 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra Virgin) For sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon Basil (Fresh/Dried) Fresh basil preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Optional for extra richness

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add diced tomatoes to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine drained pasta with the sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another minute.
  6. Serve with fresh basil and optional grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sauce thickness with pasta water if necessary.

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