Description
A comforting and luxurious pasta dish featuring fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a creamy sauce that envelops every strand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add the spaghetti or fettuccine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- Sauté the Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the Cream: Stir in heavy cream until fully blended with the tomato mixture.
- Combine with Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve the Dish: Dish up the creamy pasta, garnishing with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh garlic and adjust the seasoning to taste. Make ahead by preparing the sauce in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 80mg