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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Quick and flavorful pasta with creamy tomato garlic sauce, ready in 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 12 oz pasta penne, spaghetti, or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Large pot
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Add pasta, toss to coat evenly. Adjust sauce with reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Garnish with chopped basil and additional Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently to preserve creamy texture.