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Healthy Tomato Garlic Pasta Recipe

A simple yet indulgent tomato garlic pasta made with crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, and cream, creating a silky, flavorful sauce perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 4 –5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain pasta.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Reduce heat to low and slowly add heavy cream, stirring continuously.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  9. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper.
  11. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  12. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Keep heat low when adding cream to prevent separation and use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.