Creamy Basil Tomato Pasta
Creamy Basil Tomato Pasta is a simple yet elegant dinner made with tender pasta tossed in a rich tomato cream sauce, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil for a comforting, restaurant-style meal at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions, then drain.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in cooked pasta and serve warm with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for heat or a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://www.tastyjoy.net/creamy-basil-tomato-pasta/