Description
This Creamy Tomato Pasta is a simple and delicious meal made from scratch with a cream and tomato based sauce that is rich and silky smooth. This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients that are easy to find.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (1/2 pound)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbly hot, about 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir and bring it to a simmer, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Cream: Reduce the heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until thickened to a desired consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add in the cooked pasta and toss well to coat evenly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
How to store: Transfer any leftover tomato pasta into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days. How to reheat: Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until heated through, or in a skillet on the stovetop for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until warm. Add a splash of water or cream if the sauce has thickened in the fridge. How to freeze: It’s best to freeze the creamy tomato sauce separately from the pasta, since pasta tends to get mushy once frozen and reheated. Transfer the cooled sauce into an airtight, freezer-safe container or resealable bag, leaving a little space for expansion. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, quick dinner, Italian pasta, vegetarian pasta, easy meal