Creamy Tomato Pasta

Creamy Tomato Pasta

Add some sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken for an easy lunch or dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Easy, Pasta, Quick
Servings: 4
Calories: 336kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup shredded parmesan
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  • While onions and garlic cook, cook pasta of choice according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water once cooked.
  • Add tomato paste to onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Mix in heavy cream and parmesan stir until combined.
  • Add drained pasta to sauce and stir until combined, adding pasta water to loosen up sauce as needed. Season with salt to taste and finish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g