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. 👎
Wayyyyy too much cream for my taste. I prefer just tomatoes. 🤷♀️
I messed up and used diced tomatoes instead of crushed, but still turned out decent.
Can we substitute the cream for something else? Just wondering.
You can use milk or a non-dairy milk instead if you want a lighter version! Works just as well, trust me!
Why would you want to? The cream is what makes it creamy! Just don’t take it out!
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! 😍
I didn’t have cream so used yogurt! Tasted fine but a bit tangy.
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! 🤷♂️
I don’t know… it was a bit bland for my taste. I added some chili flakes, and it helped a bit.
Tasty! But forgot to buy basil :(. Still good tho. Will try again!
Not gonna lie, I’m skeptical about putting heavy cream in with crushed tomatoes—sounds like it might curdle. But it didn’t! The texture was smooth.
I thought pasta was overhyped but this changed my mind. Will definitely make again!
This recipe is a little off, you forgot to tell us when to add seasoning?
Does it really matter when you add salt and pepper? Just season to your liking, right?
I agree! They really should have specified when to add the seasonings. It made it a bit confusing for me.
What’s wrong with using canned tomatoes? They r so much easier.
Easy recipe but kinda lazy on the flavor. Need more garlic or something! 🤔
I totally agree! More garlic would definitely punch up the flavor. I added some red pepper flakes too, and it was delish! 🌶️
I’m not sure about the amount of garlic—3 cloves felt like a lot for me, but maybe I just have a sensitive palate. Still tasty though.
I followed the recipe, but my sauce turned out too watery. What did I do wrong?
My kids loved it! They devoured the whole dish. Thank you!!
Maybe add more seasoning? Seemed kinda plain. 🤷♂️
Pasta + tomato = <3. This is a keeper!
Not a fan. Tastes too rich. I prefer my pasta with just a sauce. But good effort!
I think the richness is what makes it so good! Maybe try adding some spices to balance it out? Just a thought!
Wow!!! 🤤 Absolutely divine!!!
Pretty solid recipe. I used penne instead of whatever was on hand and it still worked. Next time I’ll maybe add a pinch of chili flakes for some kick.
Glad it worked with penne! Chili flakes sounds like a perfect upgrade—might try that next time too. The creamy tomato + heat combo is so good.
Super easy and quick! I added some chicken, and it worked great. Will make again!
This recipe is amazing! So creamy and delicious 😍
I followed the recipe but my sauce was too thick! Should I add more cream?
I’m not sure about the 10 minutes simmer—my sauce tasted a bit flat after that. I ended up simmering longer and it improved a lot. Still, the base flavor is good.
This was so yummy! The creaminess is just perfect!
Followed the steps exactly and it came out creamy and flavorful. I used penne and it held the sauce nicely. Fresh basil on top is the move.
Meh. It’s fine but I’ve had better creamy tomato pastas. Also, basil garnish doesn’t do much if you forgot it (like I did).
Ok but 2 tablespoons of olive oil feels like not enough? My onions started sticking until I added a little more. Also I kinda forgot the basil and it still tasted decent though.
Perfect! I added some chili flakes for extra kick. Yum!
I don’t eat pasta, but this looks good for my boyfriend. He loves creamy stuff.
This pasta was so delicious! The cream made it so rich. My family loved it!
Pretty good! I thought 10 minutes simmering wasn’t quite enough, so I let the tomatoes go a bit longer and it thickened up nicely.
I tried this once and my sauce was kinda thin, like soup 😅 Maybe I undercooked the tomatoes. How much longer did you simmer?
Nice! I always do longer on the tomatoes too—10 mins feels a little quick for me. Glad it thickened up for you.
Way too creamy! I prefer my pasta with less sauce. Next time I’ll use half the cream.
I get what you mean! I also think a bit less cream would let the tomato flavor shine more. Maybe try some olive oil instead?
Why even make it if you don’t want it creamy? That’s like ordering a pizza without cheese! 😂
My first time making something like this! It was easy! Thanks!
The cream + parmesan combo is legit. I’m giving it 4 stars because I had to add extra salt at the end (my tomatoes were kinda bland).
Honestly? Restaurant vibes. The onion softened perfectly and the sauce tasted like it had been cooking all day.
Isn’t pasta just carbs? Why eat this when u can have salad? 😂
This recipe is so simple and delicious! My kids loved it. Will definitely make again!
Made this tonight—super comforting. The sauce tasted way richer than I expected for how simple it is. I added a pinch of chili flakes and it really popped.
Made this tonight and it turned out super creamy and cozy. The parmesan really ties it all together—didn’t even need extra cheese. Great weeknight pasta.
Creamy tomato pasta… sounds like it’s just canned tomatoes with milk 😅
This was okay, but mine turned out a little thin. I think I should’ve cooked the sauce down more before adding cream. Also, I used mozzarella once and it was not the same lol.