Creamy Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pasta
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring creamy sauce made with roasted garlic and tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, roasted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the roasted garlic, cooking for a minute until it’s fragrant and slightly caramelized.
- Add the canned tomatoes to the pan with the garlic and let them simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and butter, mixing until melted and well combined into a luscious sauce.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, then toss in the cooked pasta, making sure it’s well coated with that gorgeous sauce.
- Mix in the chopped fresh basil and thyme, allowing their flavors to infuse the dish beautifully.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese, letting it melt a bit before diving in!
Notes
This pasta pairs well with side salad and a glass of white wine. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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