Description
Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a fast, comforting meal made with a rich tomato cream sauce, garlic, and tender pasta. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners when you want something simple yet indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add heavy cream and simmer for 3–5 minutes until creamy.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
- Garnish with herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
🍝 Tip: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or spinach for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta, quick pasta recipe, easy weeknight dinner