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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta That's Ready in Just 30 Minutes

This creamy tomato garlic pasta is a quick and delicious vegetarian-friendly dish that brings comfort food to your table in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Penne or fettuccine preferred
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced finely
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes Quality brands with no added sugars
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Fresh grated preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin variety recommended
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add canned diced tomatoes to garlic, simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, let it bubble for 2 minutes to create a rich sauce.
  5. Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Combine drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, cook pasta to al dente and reserve some pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.

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