Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta: A Simple, Luxurious Weeknight Dinner
A rich and creamy tomato garlic pasta made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and silky cream tossed with perfectly cooked pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Main Dish, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté garlic until golden.
- Add diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss until fully coated in sauce.
- Serve topped with fresh basil and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh ripe tomatoes for best flavor.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Reserve pasta water if you want a looser sauce.