Description
A comforting pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes and garlic in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add your spaghetti or fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until it’s golden brown and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream, mixing well. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the cream sauce. If it’s too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
- Stir in the fresh basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Plate up, top with grated Parmesan if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh tomatoes for the best flavor. Optionally add grilled chicken or vegetables.