Description
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish, combining ripe tomatoes and fresh basil with a smooth, creamy sauce that's both comforting and easy to make.
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta (such as penne or spaghetti)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and basil. Cook until the sauce is heated through, about 2 minutes.
Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato cream sauce. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream.
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for a more hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of total)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg