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Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
Indulge in a delicious Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta for a quick and satisfying lunch. Creamy, flavorful, and bursting with tomato and basil goodness!
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Ingredients
Serves3
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta
- 300 g Pasta
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 1.5 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
- 0 count Salt (to taste)
- 0 count Black Pepper (to taste)
- 0 count Parmesan Cheese (grated, for serving)
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. - 2
Sauté the Garlic
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. - 3
Prepare the Sauce
Pour in the tomato sauce and heavy cream. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes. - 4
Add the Basil and Seasoning
Add the chopped fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the flavors. - 5
Combine the Pasta and Sauce
Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy tomato basil sauce until well coated. - 6
Serve and Garnish
Serve the Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil leaves.
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