Creamy garlic tomato pasta made with real ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s cozy, rich, and full of comforting flavor — ideal for busy nights or relaxing meals at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or linguine)
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1 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain.
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In a skillet, heat oil or butter. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
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Lower heat and add cream. Simmer gently until sauce slightly thickens.
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Season with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Stir in Parmesan.
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Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Add pasta water as needed for consistency.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.