Description
A fast, creamy tomato garlic pasta that’s ready in under 20 minutes — packed with rich tomato flavor, garlic, and a silky cream sauce for quick weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until sauce is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss cooked pasta into sauce until fully coated.
- Garnish with basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use cherry tomatoes for a fresher taste. Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy tomato garlic pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy weeknight pasta, creamy tomato pasta