Description
A rich and creamy tomato pasta dish that’s perfect for weeknight comfort, balancing bright tomato flavors with mellow cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (any shape you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and dried basil, mixing until creamy and slightly thickened.
- Add pasta, stirring gently to coat in the sauce.
- Cover and let simmer according to pasta package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
Taste and adjust salt as needed. You can use fresh vegetables or proteins for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner, Italian comfort food, one-pot pasta