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Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta

A quick and comforting pasta with creamy tomato garlic sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp red chili flakes optional
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until tomatoes soften.
  4. Stir in cream, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes; simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  6. Top with Parmesan and garnish with basil; serve warm.

Notes

Adjust creaminess by adding a splash of pasta water if needed.