Description
A simple recipe for pasta coated in a rich, creamy tomato sauce flavored with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the drained pasta and chopped basil to the skillet. Toss to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a slightly lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 65
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, basil pasta, easy pasta sauce, tomato cream sauce, vegetarian pasta