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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a cozy, comforting pasta dish made with a silky tomato-garlic cream sauce and tender pasta. Simple ingredients, rich flavor, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4Cuisine: Italian-InspiredCourse: Dinner / MainMethod: StovetopKeyword: Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or spaghetti
  • Salt for pasta water
  • Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1½ cups crushed tomatoes or tomato passata
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional Garnish
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • Extra Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.