Description
This Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta is a comforting dish that combines fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any shape)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once perfectly al dente, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream, combining gently until the mixture thickens.
- Melt the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, ensuring it’s thoroughly coated.
- Mix in the fresh basil off the heat for a delightful aroma.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving warm.
Notes
This dish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg