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, rigatoni, or your favorite shape)
- 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
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preparation Instructions:
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper; let simmer for 15-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat; mix in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Fold in fresh basil while reserving some for garnish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain but reserve some pasta water.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil and Parmesan.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 44 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 45 mg