Description
Indulge in this creamy tomato basil pasta, a delightful dish that combines the richness of heavy cream with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes and basil. Perfect for any occasion, this comforting meal is easy to prepare and will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this pasta recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano whole tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion in olive oil until translucent (3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook until golden (about 1 minute).
- Pour in canned tomatoes (crushed slightly), season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and chopped basil, cooking just long enough for flavors to meld.
- Drain pasta, reserving some water. Combine pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg