Description
This creamy cherry tomato sauce with Parmesan is the perfect blend of fresh flavors, ideal for pasta or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- halved
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- for garnish (optional)
- Pasta of your choice (optional
- for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the sauce over pasta if desired, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
This sauce can be easily customized by adding vegetables or protein of your choice. It pairs wonderfully with any type of pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Creamy Cherry Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, tomato sauce, pasta sauce, creamy sauce