Description
This Healthy Creamy Tomato Pasta For Dinner is a delightful combination of creamy texture and rich tomato flavor, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces uncooked pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2–3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, stirring until well coated.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or protein for a heartier meal. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Healthy Creamy Tomato Pasta For Dinner, creamy pasta, tomato pasta, healthy dinner recipes, easy pasta recipes