Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta – Fast & Easy Dinner
Whip Up Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Fast! features tender pasta tossed in a rich tomato cream sauce with fresh garlic and Parmesan for a quick and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted water and reserve pasta water.
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Sauté garlic in olive oil.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
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Add crushed tomatoes and simmer.
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Stir in cream and Parmesan.
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Season to taste.
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Toss pasta with sauce and adjust with pasta water.
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Garnish and serve.
Notes
Simmer gently after adding cream.
Add protein or vegetables if desired.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to four days.