Creamy Tomato Pasta: 20-Minute Dinner Delight Awaits!
A quick and delicious creamy tomato pasta recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a plant-based cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg