Description
A comforting dish filled with the rich flavors of creamy sauce, fresh tomatoes, and garlic, inspired by family traditions.
Ingredients
- Pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, or fettuccine)
- Fresh tomatoes, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil and parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced fresh tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Mix in cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, tossing until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Adjust flavors with additional herbs or spices. Patience is key when allowing tomatoes to cook down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy sauce, tomato, garlic, family recipe, comfort food