Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
This Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a quick, comforting dinner made with pantry staples and a rich tomato cream sauce. It’s easy, affordable, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- ½ cup fresh basil roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring continuously.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until the sauce is smooth.
- Let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce. Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated. Stir in the fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional Parmesan. Garnish with more fresh basil. Enjoy!
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Notes
Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.
The sauce will thicken as it sits, so add a splash of cream or water when reheating to loosen it back up.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
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