Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta for Cozy Nights at Home

A delightful Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta, perfect for chilly nights, rich in flavors and surprisingly easy to prepare.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

12 ounces Pasta Use your favorite shape

For the Sauce

1 can Canned Tomatoes Diced tomatoes, rich in flavor
4-5 cloves Garlic Minced, for best flavor
1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half or non-dairy
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil
to taste Salt & Pepper For balancing flavors

For Finishing Touches

1 cup Pasta Water Reserved before draining pasta

Equipment

Large pot
Large Skillet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Wooden Spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in canned tomatoes and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
Lower heat and stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add reserved pasta water, stirring to achieve desired sauce consistency.
Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss with sauce for 1-2 minutes.
Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or grated cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always reserve pasta water before draining. Modify cream amount for desired richness, and consider adding sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition.

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