Description
A delightful dish combining creamy sauce, fresh tomatoes, and garlic, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until it turns golden brown.
- Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Mix until well blended.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, making sure it is evenly coated.
- Serve the pasta topped with fresh basil and, if you like, some grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor. Add red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, garlic, vegetarian