Description
A luscious and creamy fresh tomato garlic pasta featuring sautéed tomatoes and garlic blended with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti and fresh basil for a comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti or pasta of your choice
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh basil leaves, chopped
For Garnish
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add tomatoes: Add the chopped fresh tomatoes to the skillet with the garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down and form a sauce. Stir occasionally.
- Make it creamy: Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow the mixture to simmer for another 2 minutes, melding the flavors together.
- Incorporate cheese: Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly, adding a bit of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick. Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves for fragrance and flavor.
- Serve: Divide the creamy fresh tomato garlic pasta among serving plates. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor in the sauce.
- Do not overcook the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Fresh basil enhances the dish’s aroma and freshness.
- Parmesan cheese can be substituted with Pecorino Romano if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, garlic pasta recipe, fresh tomato sauce, Italian pasta dish, easy dinner recipes
