Description
A comforting and indulgent creamy pasta dish infused with fresh garlic and tomato sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (any type, prefer fettuccine)
- Olive Oil
- Garlic (fresh)
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- Fresh Basil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Save 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add Crushed Tomatoes: Pour in crushed tomatoes and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the Cream: Add heavy cream to the tomato mix and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cheesy Goodness: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce in the skillet.
- Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Feel free to add veggies or protein for customization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, garlic, tomato, comfort food