Description
A simple and delicious creamy tomato basil pasta dish that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and stir well.
- Add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in cooked pasta and stir to coat.
- Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: creamy tomato basil pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta