Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta Recipe
This easy recipes dish is a creamy, comforting tomato pasta you can make in just 20 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce and stir well. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, topped with fresh basil and grated Parmesan.