Creamy Tomato Pasta
A rich and creamy pasta dish made with tomato sauce, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, add the garlic and sauté for about a minute, stirring constantly.
- Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir until it's nice and smooth. Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes or until it's thickened to your liking.
- Season the sauce with salt & pepper as needed. If the sauce is a little too acidic for your liking, add in a pinch of sugar.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Serve immediately with plenty of parmesan cheese over top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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