Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Creamy Tomato Pasta

Silky tomato sauce and pantry staples for an easy weeknight dinner.

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Total: about 25 minutesServes: 4Collection: Dinner

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) dried pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 14 oz (400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt, pepper, and fresh basil

Let’s make it

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to the package. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water, then drain.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and a pinch of salt; simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Add cream and Parmesan, then toss in the pasta. Loosen with a little reserved water as needed.
  4. Season to taste and finish with fresh basil.

A little kitchen tip

Stir in a handful of spinach or add chili flakes for heat.

Times are estimates. Check ingredient labels for allergens and use the doneness cues above.

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