Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta in 30 Minutes: 6 Bold Comfort Flavors
A quick and comforting pasta dish featuring tender noodles tossed in a creamy tomato garlic sauce ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta such as penne or fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 can 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste optional
1 cup heavy cream
1 half cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 quarter teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
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Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente reserving one cup of pasta water.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic briefly.
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Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer.
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Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently.
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Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
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Season with salt pepper and red pepper flakes.
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Toss cooked pasta with sauce adding pasta water as needed.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Simmer gently after adding cream to maintain smooth texture. Use reserved pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. Serve immediately for best results.