Description
This creamy tomato basil pasta recipe is a delicious meatless meal that’s fast, simple to make, and is perfect for in-season summer tomatoes and fresh basil!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Step 2: When the pasta is about 10 minutes away from being done, add the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it melts, make a quick roux by sprinkling the flour in and cook for about 1 minute, stirring fairly often.
- Step 3: Add in the garlic, followed by the vegetable broth. Let it bubble until it’s reduced by half (approx. 30 seconds to 1 minute).
- Step 4: Whisk in the cream, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning until you’ve got a smooth sauce.
- Step 5: Stir in the chopped tomatoes. Cook the sauce for another 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened up a bit.
- Step 6: Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and basil.
- Step 7: Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until coated. Serve immediately with more freshly grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
Serves 2-4 depending on appetite. Avoid substituting the cream for a lower fat alternative as the acidity from the tomatoes could cause curdling. Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 551 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 279 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 108 mg
Keywords: creamy tomato basil pasta, meatless pasta, summer recipes, quick dinner