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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Quick and easy creamy tomato garlic pasta ready in 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners or comfort food cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or preferred shape
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until sauce is smooth.
  5. Add cooked pasta to skillet, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with fresh basil and additional Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, sauté additional vegetables or protein. Sauce can be prepared ahead and tossed with freshly cooked pasta.