Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish filled with the rich flavors of tomatoes, basil, and garlic, all cooked in one pot for easy preparation and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Penne Pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by chopping the basil and mincing the garlic.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté the Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Diced Tomatoes: Add canned diced tomatoes and simmer.
- Cook the Pasta: Toss in penne pasta and enough water or broth to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- Incorporate Cream and Cheese: Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Add Fresh Basil: Fold in basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot, sharing with family or enjoying a bowl solo.
Notes
For customization, consider adding crushed red pepper for heat or a squeeze of lemon for brightness. Substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a sharper taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg