Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes and basil, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg