Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a comforting dish that combines the rich flavors of ripe tomatoes and aromatic garlic in a luxurious, velvety sauce. This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful meal, perfect for cozy nights in or impressing guests at dinner parties. Each twirl of pasta brings warmth and nostalgia, making every bite a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp fresh basil or oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, mixing until combined and pink.
- Season with salt, pepper, and herbs; simmer for a few minutes.
- Fold in the cooked pasta until well coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg