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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A creamy and dreamy pasta dish with garlic and ripe tomatoes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or fancy date nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine Cook according to package instructions
Sauce
  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can be substituted with half-and-half or coconut milk
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced) Watch closely to prevent burning
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil For sautéing
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped) For garnish and flavor
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to your taste

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the minced garlic until it turns golden brown.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes to let those flavors mingle.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream until well blended.
Combining
  1. Toss in the cooked pasta until it’s all nicely coated.
  2. Serve topped with fresh basil and optionally sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for about 3-4 days. Reheat with a splash of water or cream. Freezing may change the cream's texture.