Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: Indulgent Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes
A quick and easy creamy tomato garlic pasta recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice), cream, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until fully coated.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg