A smooth, creamy garlic tomato sauce tossed with pasta and ready in just 25 minutes. Comforting, flavorful, and endlessly adaptable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine)
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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¼ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
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½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of water and drain.
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In a large pan, heat oil or butter. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
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Stir in cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add Parmesan and stir until melted.
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Toss in pasta, adding pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
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Top with herbs and serve hot.