Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish made with ripe tomatoes and garlic, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick and delish dinner.
Ingredients
Pasta Base
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine Use your favorite type of pasta.
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced) Fresh tomatoes work best.
- 1 cup heavy cream For a dairy-free version, use vegan cream.
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced) Sauté until golden for best flavor.
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For sautéing garlic.
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped) Garnish before serving.
- to taste Salt and pepper Season to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Cooking
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden brown.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well blended.
- Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and optional grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or sautéed veggies for extra nutrition. Serve with garlic bread and a glass of light red wine.