If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful pasta dish, then you need to try this Creamy Tomato Pasta recipe. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients, but it has all the flavor of a restaurant-quality meal.
This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal because it can be made in under 30 minutes. And the best part is that it’s so easy to customize. You can add your favorite vegetables, meats, or cheeses to make it your own.
I like to add grilled chicken or shrimp to this dish, but you could also add meatballs, sausage, or even tofu. For vegetables, I like to add spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers. And of course, no creamy tomato pasta is complete without a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
This recipe is also perfect for a crowd. It can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a large group of people. So next time you’re having a party or potluck, be sure to make this Creamy Tomato Pasta. It’s sure to be a hit!
Here are some additional tips for making this recipe:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. I like to use fresh tomatoes, but you can also use canned tomatoes. If you’re using canned tomatoes, be sure to drain them and crush them by hand before adding them to the sauce.
- Don’t overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or cooked to the tooth.
- Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. I like to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
I hope you enjoy this recipe!
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can Tomatoes crushed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the creamy tomato pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
Not hard to make, but I like my sauce spicier. Next time I’m addin’ some chili flakes!
Where’s the meat?? I don’t see how this could be a meal without chicken or something.
It’s called creamy tomato pasta for a reason! You don’t need meat for it to be a meal. It’s all about the flavor!
I don’t know, something was off. Too much cream for my taste. Maybe less cream?
I think you might be right! A little less cream could balance it out better. Next time, I’ll try reducing it! 🍝
Took me forever to cook and my pasta turned mushy. Not really my fave.
This pasta was so creamy and delicious! My kids loved it! Will definitely make again.
This is a classic! I used different pasta and it was still so good! 🥳
Yummy 😋 but I forgot to add salt. Still tasted great!
You forgot the salt? That’s like making a cake without sugar, right? 😅
No salt? Really? I can’t believe it still tasted good! Guess that sauce is magical! 😲
Why do people put tomatoes in pasta? It ain’t spag bol!
I made this for my date and he was blown away. Thank you!
It’s pasta with tomatoes. What more do you want? It did the job for me.
Yeah, sometimes simple is the best! You really can’t go wrong with pasta and tomatoes. 👍
Creamy pasta? More like creamy disaster. Never again.
I tried it but it came out super bland. I think it needs more spices!
Gonna make this for dinner! Can’t wait!
This recipe is fantastic! I added some chili flakes for a kick.
Can I use coconut cream instead of heavy cream? I’m lactose intolerant.
Soo good! just like my mom used to make but she never told me the recipe. I’m happy I found this.
This was really easy and so delicious! Even my kids loved it!
Tomato pasta yes!!
Yesss! Can’t wait to try this! Pasta is life!
This is just pasta with sauce, it’s not special. Wouldn’t make again. 👎
I messed up and used diced tomatoes instead of crushed, but still turned out decent.
So easy and quick! I added chicken to it, yum! Will make this a staple.
Heavy cream? Isn’t that unhealthy? I prefer a lighter version.
Lighter version sounds good! But come on, sometimes you gotta indulge a little! This dish is made for comfort.
I understand your concern about heavy cream, but it really adds a rich flavor! You could try substituting with yogurt if you want something lighter.
Could’ve been better. Not sure what I did wrong but it didn’t taste like I expected.
Maybe you added too much garlic? Or not enough cream? Those can really change the flavor.
Absolutely love this recipe! So creamy and delish! 😍
It was ok, but I think it needed more flavor. Maybe some spice? 🤷♀️
I totally agree! A pinch of red pepper flakes would really kick it up a notch! 🌶️
Nah, I thought it had just enough flavor. Sometimes simple is best! 🤷♂️