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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A rich and comforting creamy tomato pasta dish infused with garlic and basil, ready in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes canned
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 handful fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large Pot

Method
 

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and oregano. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer on low for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. Add reserved pasta water if needed to adjust consistency. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream to prevent curdling.
  • Freshly grated parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.