Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta with Fresh Basil and Parmesan
A velvety and rich 20-minute pasta dish featuring sautéed garlic and a concentrated tomato cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 lb pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
4 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
3. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Whisk in heavy cream and simmer gently.
6. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
7. Toss pasta into the sauce with pasta water.
8. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for the best aroma.
Always reserve pasta water to adjust sauce thickness.
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.