Creamy Tomato Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until softened.
- Add minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the sauce simmer for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Add chopped basil for freshness.
- In another pot, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining. Combine pasta with the creamy sauce; adjust consistency using reserved water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and basil.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg