Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and cream.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti or fettuccine
- Fresh tomatoes (preferably vine-ripened)
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Onion (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente, reserving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic (and onion if using) for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes: Chop fresh tomatoes and add to the skillet. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until they release their juices.
- Create the creamy sauce: Reduce heat, pour in the heavy cream, and stir continuously. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve warm with extra herbs, cheese, and crusty bread.
Notes
Taste your sauce and adjust flavors as necessary. Be careful not to overcook the pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy pasta, tomato garlic pasta, comfort food, Italian cuisine