Description
This Creamy Tomato Pasta is a simple and delicious meal made from scratch with a cream and tomato based sauce that is rich and silky smooth. This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes using simple ingredients that are easy to find.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (1/2 pound)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbly hot, about 1 minute. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in tomato sauce and tomato paste. Stir and bring it to a simmer, about 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook until thickened to a desired consistency, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the cooked pasta and toss well to coat evenly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
How to store: Transfer any leftover tomato pasta into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.
How to reheat: Reheat in the microwave in 10 second increments until heated through or in a skillet on the stovetop for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until warm. You may need to add a splash of water if the sauce has thickened up too much in the fridge.
How to freeze: Once the pasta has cooled to room temperature, portion it into freezer bags or meal prep containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian