Description
This Creamy Tomato Pasta recipe is a delightful combination of tangy tomato flavors, rich creaminess, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (1/2 pound)
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in butter until fragrant. Add tomato sauce and paste, simmer, then stir in cream and Parmesan until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Tomato Pasta, Tomato Cream Sauce, Pasta Recipe
