Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy tomato basil pasta that wraps your taste buds in warmth and nostalgia. This delightful dish features a luscious blend of fresh tomatoes, aromatic basil, and rich cream, making it the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream while stirring gently. Add fresh basil and let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Drain the pasta, reserving some water. Mix pasta into the sauce, adding reserved water as needed for consistency.
- Finish: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg