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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8-10 minutes until thickened and deepened in color.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, then drain pasta and add to the skillet. Toss with Parmesan, adding a splash of pasta water if needed.
  4. Spoon into bowls, top with torn basil and extra Parmesan, and serve hot.

Notes

Serve the pasta right away while the sauce is at its glossiest. Leftovers thicken in the fridge, so add a little water or cream when reheating to bring back that silky texture.