Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
This ultra-creamy tomato pasta comes together fast with simple pantry ingredients, blending garlic, tomato, cream, and parmesan into a comforting and flavorful dish the whole family will love.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl for tossing pasta with sauce
- 1 Skillet large, for sauce preparation
- 1 Pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta penne or rigatoni preferred
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 14 ounce can tomato sauce
- ¾ cup heavy or whipping cream
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw taste.
- Add tomato sauce and let it gently simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or broth to maintain creaminess.