Velvety Tomato and Roasted Garlic Pasta
A comforting pasta dish featuring creamy sauce, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., spaghetti or fettuccine)
- Canned tomatoes (crushed)
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Cream
- Butter
- Fresh basil
- Fresh thyme
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the Canned Tomatoes: Add the canned tomatoes to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Cream and Butter: Stir in the cream and butter, cooking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Incorporate Fresh Herbs: Add fresh basil, thyme, and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the Pasta: Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve with Parmesan: Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute cream with coconut cream and butter with olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg