Creamy Tomato Pasta
Add some sautéed shrimp or grilled chicken for an easy lunch or dinner!
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